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MARTINEZ CATERING

501 LA 497 HWY FOREST HILL, LA 71430

Combined report: 3 permit areas
COMMISSARY
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 10/15/2026
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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 10/15/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
10/15/2026 2nd Follow-Up
1 critical -45 points D → D
09/30/2026 1st Follow-Up
0 critical 0 points F → D
09/25/2026 Routine
5 critical -300 points ? → F
2nd Follow-Up — 10/15/2026 (20 days later)
Visit Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 10/15/26

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/15/26

Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth| light colored| durable and easily cleanable materials. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/15/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/15/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/15/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 09/30/2026 (5 days later)
Visit Grade: A — Weighs on Current
Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 09/30/26

A valid permit to operate was not obtained prior to opening of the food establishment. (Unit was selling cooked food with grocery permit. Educated.) [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 09/30/26

A valid permit to operate was not obtained prior to opening of the food establishment. (Unit was selling cooked food with grocery permit. Educated.) [Corrected]

Inspection — 09/25/2026
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical Repeat ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 09/25/26

Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage| preparation| or display. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC Allergens

Cross contamination transfers dangerous bacteria from raw meat, dirty surfaces, or contaminated items to food that's ready to eat. Since that food won't be cooked again, any bacteria transferred will be consumed.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 09/25/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. MICROWAVE/ICE MACHINE

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.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 09/25/26

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 09/25/26

Flies are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Shigella Salmonella E. coli

Flies land on garbage and feces then land on food, transferring bacteria like Shigella and Salmonella. However, the direct risk from occasional fly presence is lower than other pest issues.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 09/25/26

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 grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days — and among high-risk groups (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who develop serious illness, about 1 in 5 cases are fatal.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

There are unnecessary items on the premises.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/25/26

Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth| light colored| durable and easily cleanable materials. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/25/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/25/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/25/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment| utensils| linens| single service items or single use items may be contaminated.

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/25/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/25/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Repeat]

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

10/15/2026 COMMISSARY Latest
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09/30/2026 MOBILE UNIT
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09/25/2026 COMMISSARY
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