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PURA VIDA COFFEE BAR

4005 NICHOLSON DR STE A BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

Combined report: 2 permit areas
- KITCHEN
Coffee
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 08/21/2026
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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 08/21/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
08/21/2026 Routine
1 critical -30 points D → D
05/22/2026 1st Follow-Up
1 critical -30 points F → D
05/21/2026 Routine
5 critical -195 points ? → F
Inspection — 08/21/2026
Visit Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/21/26

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.

1st Follow-Up — 05/22/2026 (1 days later)
Visit Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 05/22/26

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.

Inspection — 05/21/2026
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/21/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. FOUNTAIN GUN. [Corrected]

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 ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 05/21/26

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 05/21/26

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 Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/21/26

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.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 05/21/26

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 Corrected 0 pts 05/21/26

A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/21/26

Food is not stored in a covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/21/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/21/26

The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/21/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. PLATES, CUPS.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/21/26

Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash| dust or contamination. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/21/26

In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/21/26

A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/21/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/21/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. BULK BINS.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/21/26

Food is not stored in a covered container. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/21/26

Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/21/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/21/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/21/26

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

08/21/2026 KITCHEN Latest
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05/22/2026 KITCHEN
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05/21/2026 BAR
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05/21/2026 KITCHEN
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