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PODNUH'S BBQ

1108 STERLINGTON RD MONROE, LA 71203

RESTAURANT
Bbq
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 06/08/2026
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Safe Bite Grade is independently calculated by Safe Bite Report based on public LDH inspection data. Not an official health department grade. Grade based on latest inspection cycle through 06/08/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
06/08/2026 Routine
1 critical -37 points D
02/23/2026 Routine
1 critical -37 points B → D
11/24/2025 1st Follow-Up
1 critical -37 points C → B
11/19/2025 Routine
1 critical -75 points A → C
04/16/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
Inspection — 06/08/2026
Safe Bite Grade: B
Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 06/08/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Listeria Salmonella E. coli

Cutting boards, slicers, prep tables, and utensils that aren't clean become vehicles for spreading bacteria and viruses between food items. A dirty slicer used for deli meat is a classic Listeria transmission pathway.

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 06/08/26

Soiled linens are not kept in clean | non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/08/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/08/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash| dust| or other contamination. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/08/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust| dirt| food residue and other debris. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 06/08/26

The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/08/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Corrected]

Inspection — 02/23/2026
Safe Bite Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 02/23/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Listeria Salmonella E. coli

Cutting boards, slicers, prep tables, and utensils that aren't clean become vehicles for spreading bacteria and viruses between food items. A dirty slicer used for deli meat is a classic Listeria transmission pathway.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/23/26

Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/23/26

Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/23/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/23/26

Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.

1st Follow-Up — 11/24/2025 (5 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: B
Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 11/24/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Listeria Salmonella E. coli

Cutting boards, slicers, prep tables, and utensils that aren't clean become vehicles for spreading bacteria and viruses between food items. A dirty slicer used for deli meat is a classic Listeria transmission pathway.

Inspection — 11/19/2025
Safe Bite Grade: C
Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 11/19/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Listeria Salmonella E. coli

Cutting boards, slicers, prep tables, and utensils that aren't clean become vehicles for spreading bacteria and viruses between food items. A dirty slicer used for deli meat is a classic Listeria transmission pathway.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/19/25

Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/19/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/19/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/19/25

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Repeat]

Inspection — 04/16/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A
Non-Critical 0 pts 04/16/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

06/08/2026 BBQ RESTAURANT Latest
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02/23/2026 BBQ RESTAURANT
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11/24/2025 BBQ RESTAURANT
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11/19/2025 BBQ RESTAURANT
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04/16/2025 BBQ RESTAURANT
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