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HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL N O

444 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

Combined report: 5 permit areas
2ND FLOOR BANQUET/MAIN
Mexican
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 08/20/2026
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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 08/20/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
08/20/2026 1st Follow-Up
11 critical -1080 points F → F
08/13/2026 Routine
13 critical -800 points A → F
03/10/2026 1st Follow-Up
0 points B → A
02/19/2026 Routine
1 critical -35 points A → B
10/28/2025 Routine
2 critical -10 points A → A
05/08/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points ? → A
1st Follow-Up — 08/20/2026 (7 days later)
Visit Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/20/26

Sewage is not disposed of through an approved sewerage system/facility. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC Parasites

Sewage is human and animal waste — it contains virtually every type of foodborne pathogen. Sewage contamination in a restaurant is an imminent health hazard that can simultaneously expose patrons to Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and parasites.

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 08/20/26

A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC

If there's no hand-washing station, no employee on staff can wash their hands properly. This is worse than a single employee skipping — it's a system failure that affects every food handler for every shift.

Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/20/26

Hot water is not provided to all fixtures| equipment| and nonfood equipment as required. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (indirect — via inadequate cleaning)

Without hot water, staff can't effectively wash their hands or clean equipment. Cold water doesn't dissolve grease or activate soap as effectively, reducing the ability to remove pathogens from hands and surfaces.

Critical Repeat ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/20/26

A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC

If there's no hand-washing station, no employee on staff can wash their hands properly. This is worse than a single employee skipping — it's a system failure that affects every food handler for every shift.

Critical Repeat ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/20/26

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

Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/20/26

Hot water is not provided to all fixtures| equipment| and nonfood equipment as required. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (indirect — via inadequate cleaning)

Without hot water, staff can't effectively wash their hands or clean equipment. Cold water doesn't dissolve grease or activate soap as effectively, reducing the ability to remove pathogens from hands and surfaces.

Critical Repeat ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/20/26

Sewage is not disposed of through an approved sewerage system/facility. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC Parasites

Sewage is human and animal waste — it contains virtually every type of foodborne pathogen. Sewage contamination in a restaurant is an imminent health hazard that can simultaneously expose patrons to Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and parasites.

Critical Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/20/26

The plumbing system is not sized and installed in accordance with Chapter XIV of the State Sanitary Code. [Repeat]

Critical Repeat ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/20/26

Rodents are present in the establishment. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli (pathogenic) Hantavirus

Rodents contaminate food and surfaces with urine, droppings, and hair. They carry Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli that can cause severe food poisoning.

Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/20/26

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.

Critical Repeat ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/20/26

The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash| rinse and sanitize. [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 08/20/26

Plumbing is not maintained. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

Plumbing is not maintained. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

Plumbing is not maintained. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash| dust| or contamination [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

Plumbing is not maintained. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/20/26

Water under pressure is not provided to all fixtures or equipment that is required to use water. [Repeat]

Inspection — 08/13/2026
Visit Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 08/13/26

Food consists in whole or in part of a filthy| putrid| or decomposed substance. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis High bacterial load Spoilage toxins Mold toxins

Decomposed or putrid food contains extremely high levels of bacteria and toxins. It is visibly unsafe and represents a critical food safety failure — it must never be served to customers.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 08/13/26

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 08/13/26

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 08/13/26

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 08/13/26

Hot water is not provided to all fixtures| equipment| and nonfood equipment as required.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (indirect — via inadequate cleaning)

Without hot water, staff can't effectively wash their hands or clean equipment. Cold water doesn't dissolve grease or activate soap as effectively, reducing the ability to remove pathogens from hands and surfaces.

Critical ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts 08/13/26

Sewage is not disposed of through an approved sewerage system/facility.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC Parasites

Sewage is human and animal waste — it contains virtually every type of foodborne pathogen. Sewage contamination in a restaurant is an imminent health hazard that can simultaneously expose patrons to Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and parasites.

Critical 10 pts 08/13/26

The plumbing system is not sized and installed in accordance with Chapter XIV of the State Sanitary Code.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 08/13/26

Rodents are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli (pathogenic) Hantavirus

Rodents contaminate food and surfaces with urine, droppings, and hair. They carry Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli that can cause severe food poisoning.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 08/13/26

Hot water is not provided to all fixtures| equipment| and nonfood equipment as required. **HAND SINKS, PREP SINKS, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK**

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (indirect — via inadequate cleaning)

Without hot water, staff can't effectively wash their hands or clean equipment. Cold water doesn't dissolve grease or activate soap as effectively, reducing the ability to remove pathogens from hands and surfaces.

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 08/13/26

A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas. **HAND SINK NOT WORKING**

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC

If there's no hand-washing station, no employee on staff can wash their hands properly. This is worse than a single employee skipping — it's a system failure that affects every food handler for every shift.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 08/13/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. *GRILL*

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 08/13/26

Hot water is not provided to all fixtures| equipment| and nonfood equipment as required. **3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH RISINING SINK**

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (indirect — via inadequate cleaning)

Without hot water, staff can't effectively wash their hands or clean equipment. Cold water doesn't dissolve grease or activate soap as effectively, reducing the ability to remove pathogens from hands and surfaces.

Critical ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts 08/13/26

Sewage is not disposed of through an approved sewerage system/facility. **HAND SINK OVERFLOWING WHEN RUNNING**

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC Parasites

Sewage is human and animal waste — it contains virtually every type of foodborne pathogen. Sewage contamination in a restaurant is an imminent health hazard that can simultaneously expose patrons to Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and parasites.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash| dust| or contamination

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

Plumbing is not maintained. **HAND SINKS, PREP SINKS, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK**

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/13/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. **HAND SINK, PREP SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK** [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/13/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. **3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLES; COOLER GASKETS** [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/13/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 03/10/2026 (19 days later)
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

Inspection — 02/19/2026
Visit Grade: B (Historical)
Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 02/19/26

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

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 Corrected 0 pts 02/19/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/19/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/19/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/19/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/19/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 02/19/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/19/26

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 02/19/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/19/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/19/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/19/26

Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles. Walk in freezer [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/19/26

Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 02/19/26

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

Inspection — 10/28/2025
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/28/25

Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared on premises, and held under refrigeration, was not disposed of after 7 days. [Corrected]

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/28/25

Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared on premises, and held under refrigeration, was not disposed of after 7 days. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/28/25

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/28/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/28/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/28/25

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/28/25

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 0 pts 10/28/25

Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/28/25

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

Inspection — 05/08/2025
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/08/25

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/08/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/08/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/08/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/08/25

Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/08/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/08/25

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/08/25

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

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