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CAFE ABYSSINIA

3511 MAGAZINE ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

RESTAURANT
Coffee
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 04/02/2026
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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 04/02/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

8

1st Follow-Up
04/02/2026 (14 days later)

2

Critical

6

Non-Critical

1st Follow-Up — 04/02/2026 (14 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: D
Critical Repeat Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 04/02/26

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC

Raw meat, poultry, and seafood carry dangerous bacteria. When they aren't separated from other foods, bacteria can transfer to items that will be eaten without further cooking.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 04/02/26

The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

The 3-compartment sink process (wash, rinse, sanitize) is designed to eliminate bacteria from utensils and equipment. Skipping steps or doing them out of order means utensils may look clean but still carry infectious organisms.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/02/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/02/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 04/02/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 04/02/26

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/02/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/02/26

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

Inspection — 03/19/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 03/19/26

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC

Raw meat, poultry, and seafood carry dangerous bacteria. When they aren't separated from other foods, bacteria can transfer to items that will be eaten without further cooking.

Critical 10 pts 03/19/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not being cleaned before each use with different types of raw animal foods such as beef, seafood, lamb, pork or poultry.

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 03/19/26

The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

The 3-compartment sink process (wash, rinse, sanitize) is designed to eliminate bacteria from utensils and equipment. Skipping steps or doing them out of order means utensils may look clean but still carry infectious organisms.

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 03/19/26

Roaches are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli Allergens

Cockroaches crawl through drains, sewage, and waste then walk on food and prep surfaces, mechanically transferring bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 03/19/26

Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria — which kills about 1 in 5 people it seriously infects — grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/19/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/19/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/19/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. 3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/19/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/19/26

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/19/26

Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/19/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/19/26

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/19/26

An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/19/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/19/26

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

Non-Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 03/19/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 Corrected 0 pts 03/19/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/19/26

The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/19/26

The toilet room door is not tight fitting and self-closing.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

04/02/2026 RESTAURANT Latest
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