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WAFFLE HOUSE

855 S STARING LANE BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

Seafood
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 06/05/2026
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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 06/05/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
06/05/2026 Routine
2 critical -97 points F
02/05/2026 Routine
2 critical -80 points D → F
10/17/2025 1st Follow-Up
2 critical -82 points F → D
10/10/2025 Routine
5 critical -210 points F
Inspection — 06/05/2026
Safe Bite Grade: D
Critical Repeat Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 06/05/26

Using time only as a public health control| food was not marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked | served | or discarded. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella C. perfringens B. cereus S. aureus Listeria

When food spends too long in the temperature 'danger zone' (41°F-135°F), bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels in hours. Some bacteria produce toxins during this time that survive reheating — the damage is done even if you cook it again.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/05/26

Chemicals are stored with/above food| equipment| utensils| linens| single-service or single use articles. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical toxins (bleach, degreasers, pesticides)

Cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and degreasers stored near food or food-contact surfaces can spill, leak, or produce fumes that contaminate food. Chemical poisoning from contaminated food can cause severe burns, organ damage, and death.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/05/26

Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units| dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 06/05/26

Wet wiping cloths are not laundered before being used with a fresh solution of cleaner or sanitizer. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 06/05/26

Food is not stored in a covered container. MEATS IN THE REACH IN COOLER. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/05/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant| non -absorbent| smooth material. STORAGE RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLER. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 06/05/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/05/26

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 06/05/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 06/05/26

Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment| utensils| linens| single service items or single use items may be contaminated. JACKET, LIGHTER, ETC. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 06/05/26

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

Inspection — 02/05/2026
Safe Bite Grade: D — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 02/05/26

Written procedures were not maintained in a food establishment using time only, as a public health control. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella C. perfringens B. cereus S. aureus Listeria

When food spends too long in the temperature 'danger zone' (41°F-135°F), bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels in hours. Some bacteria produce toxins during this time that survive reheating — the damage is done even if you cook it again.

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 02/05/26

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

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.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/05/26

Wet wiping cloths are not laundered before being used with a fresh solution of cleaner or sanitizer. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/05/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/05/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Reach in cooler door.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/05/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material. Racks in reach in cooler.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/05/26

Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations. Spoon. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/05/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/05/26

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Silver containers, white containers, cups.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/05/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/05/26

Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated. Bag, drink. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/05/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 10/17/2025 (7 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: D
Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/17/25

A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment. Obtain and post FSC by January 12, 2026 [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Management control failure (indirect)

A missing food safety certificate means the person in charge may not have been trained to identify and prevent food safety hazards. Research shows that restaurants with certified managers have fewer critical violations.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 10/17/25

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

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 Repeat 0 pts 10/17/25

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/17/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/17/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/17/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 10/17/25

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

Inspection — 10/10/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 10/10/25

A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Management control failure (indirect)

A missing food safety certificate means the person in charge may not have been trained to identify and prevent food safety hazards. Research shows that restaurants with certified managers have fewer critical violations.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 10/10/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. 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 10 pts 10/10/25

In a mechanical warewashing operation, the water temperature of the final rinse is less than 180ºF.

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 10/10/25

Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical toxins (bleach, degreasers, pesticides)

Cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and degreasers stored near food or food-contact surfaces can spill, leak, or produce fumes that contaminate food. Chemical poisoning from contaminated food can cause severe burns, organ damage, and death.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 10/10/25

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 Repeat 0 pts 10/10/25

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/10/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/10/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/10/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/10/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/10/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/10/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/10/25

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/10/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/10/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/10/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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