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QUE PASA TAQUERIA

4080 NELSON ROAD, SUITE 100 LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Mexican
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 Routine
3 critical -70 points D → D
06/24/2026 3rd Follow-Up
0 points D → D
06/23/2026 2nd Follow-Up
1 critical -45 points D → D
06/18/2026 1st Follow-Up
1 critical -45 points F → D
06/16/2026 Routine
7 critical -185 points D → F
02/26/2026 1st Follow-Up
0 critical 0 points D → D
02/18/2026 Routine
4 critical -130 points D → D
11/07/2025 1st Follow-Up
1 critical -5 points F → D
10/28/2025 Routine
5 critical -115 points B → F
03/17/2025 Routine
1 critical -30 points ? → B
Inspection — 10/15/2026
Visit Grade: C — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/15/26

An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling. [Corrected]

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/15/26

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.

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 10/15/26

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/15/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/15/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/15/26

Dry wipe cloths are not laundered as necessary. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/15/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/15/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/15/26

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting| chipping| grazing| scratching scoring| distortion or decomposition. containers

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/15/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/15/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/15/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/15/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Corrected]

3rd Follow-Up — 06/24/2026 (8 days later)
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

2nd Follow-Up — 06/23/2026 (7 days later)
Visit Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/23/26

Flies are present in the establishment. [Repeat]

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/23/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 06/18/2026 (2 days later)
Visit Grade: B (Historical)
Critical Repeat ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/18/26

Flies are present in the establishment. [Repeat]

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.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/18/26

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

Inspection — 06/16/2026
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/16/26

Damage or inferiority of food has been concealed. [Corrected]

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 06/16/26

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria Salmonella B. cereus C. perfringens

Food held above 41°F enters the 'danger zone' where bacteria multiply rapidly. Listeria can grow even under refrigeration — above 41°F, growth accelerates dangerously. This is one of the most common causes of foodborne outbreaks.

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/16/26

An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling. [Corrected]

Critical Corrected ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/16/26

Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment| utensils or other items requiring protection were stored. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella (via saliva/hand contamination)

Employee beverages in food preparation areas create contamination risk through spills and through hand-to-mouth-to-food contact. An infected employee's drink can become a transmission vehicle.

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/16/26

Unapproved chemicals are used in the food establishment. [Corrected]

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 06/16/26

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 Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/16/26

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 0 pts 06/16/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/16/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/16/26

Dry wipe cloths are not laundered as necessary.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/16/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/16/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/16/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/16/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 02/26/2026 (8 days later)
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/26/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/26/26

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

Inspection — 02/18/2026
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 02/18/26

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.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 02/18/26

A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants Copper/metal leaching

Failed backflow prevention means contaminated water from drains, chemical lines, or equipment can flow backward into the clean water supply. FDA has documented cases where this caused copper poisoning from beverage systems.

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 02/18/26

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 Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 02/18/26

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 0 pts 02/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/18/26

Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/18/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/18/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 11/07/2025 (10 days later)
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/07/25

Pets are being allowed in the common dining area of the group residence facility. [Corrected]

Inspection — 10/28/2025
Visit Grade: D (Historical)
Critical Corrected ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/28/25

Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella (via saliva/hand contamination)

Employee beverages in food preparation areas create contamination risk through spills and through hand-to-mouth-to-food contact. An infected employee's drink can become a transmission vehicle.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/28/25

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.

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

Unapproved chemicals are used in the food establishment. [Corrected]

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/28/25

A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants Copper/metal leaching

Failed backflow prevention means contaminated water from drains, chemical lines, or equipment can flow backward into the clean water supply. FDA has documented cases where this caused copper poisoning from beverage systems.

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/28/25

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 0 pts 10/28/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/28/25

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

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 surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Shelf

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/28/25

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Corrected]

Inspection — 03/17/2025
Visit Grade: B (Historical)
Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/17/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/17/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/17/25

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

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