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Pelico Farms

5422 GERSTNER MEMORIAL BLVD LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607

Combined report: 2 permit areas
- Deli
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 10/13/2026
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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 10/13/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
10/13/2026 3rd Follow-Up
7 critical -465 points D → D
10/05/2026 2nd Follow-Up
8 critical -360 points D → D
09/14/2026 1st Follow-Up
0 critical 0 points F → D
09/10/2026 Routine
3 critical -225 points C → F
03/18/2026 Routine
2 critical -75 points A → C
03/24/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points ? → A
3rd Follow-Up — 10/13/2026 (33 days later)
Visit Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/13/26

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

Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/13/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. [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 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/13/26

Equipment/utensils which have contact with potentially hazardous food are not cleaned every 4 hours of use. [Repeat]

Critical Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/13/26

Food package was not in good condition exposing the food to adulteration or potential contamination. In refrigerator. [Repeat]

Critical Repeat ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/13/26

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/13/26

An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

Cleaning removes visible dirt, but only sanitizing kills the invisible bacteria and viruses that cause food poisoning. Without sanitizer, surfaces that look clean can still spread Norovirus, Salmonella, and Listeria.

Critical Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/13/26

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

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 Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

Plumbing is not maintained. Under 3-compartment sink has duct tape. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

Properly constructed scoops are not used for dispensing bulk food. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

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

2nd Follow-Up — 10/05/2026 (25 days later)
Visit Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical 10 pts 10/05/26

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

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 10/05/26

Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC

Unwashed hands are the #1 way restaurant workers spread Norovirus — which causes half of all food poisoning outbreaks. An infected worker can carry billions of virus particles; it only takes a few to make you sick.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 10/05/26

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

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 10/05/26

Equipment/utensils which have contact with potentially hazardous food are not cleaned every 4 hours of use.

Critical 10 pts 10/05/26

Food package was not in good condition exposing the food to adulteration or potential contamination. In refrigerator.

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 10/05/26

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 10/05/26

An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

Cleaning removes visible dirt, but only sanitizing kills the invisible bacteria and viruses that cause food poisoning. Without sanitizer, surfaces that look clean can still spread Norovirus, Salmonella, and Listeria.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 10/05/26

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 10/05/26

Plumbing is not maintained. Under 3-compartment sink.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/05/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. Ceiling tiles need repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

Properly constructed scoops are not used for dispensing bulk food.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

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 10/05/26

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/05/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 09/14/2026 (4 days later)
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical 0 pts 09/14/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/14/26

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 0 pts 09/14/26

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

Inspection — 09/10/2026
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical Corrected ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 09/10/26

Food meets the definition of adulterated. Dented food can. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Multiple pathogens Chemical toxins Foreign matter

Adulterated food is unsafe by definition — it may contain pathogens, toxins, foreign objects, or unapproved chemicals. Serving adulterated food is the most direct path to making someone seriously ill.

Critical Repeat ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 09/10/26

Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F. [Repeat]

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

Food held below 135°F allows dangerous bacteria to multiply and produce toxins that can't be destroyed by reheating. Clostridium perfringens alone causes nearly 1 million illnesses per year in the US.

Critical ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts 09/10/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical poisoning (bleach, degreaser, sanitizer)

Unlabeled chemical containers create a serious risk of accidental poisoning. When a bottle of concentrated bleach or degreaser isn't labeled, it can easily be mistaken for water, cooking oil, or another ingredient.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/10/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/10/26

Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units| dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles. 1.35 ft candles in storage area. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/10/26

Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 09/10/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 09/10/26

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

Inspection — 03/18/2026
Visit Grade: C (Historical)
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/18/26

Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F. [Corrected]

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

Food held below 135°F allows dangerous bacteria to multiply and produce toxins that can't be destroyed by reheating. Clostridium perfringens alone causes nearly 1 million illnesses per year in the US.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/18/26

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

Lighting intensity in areas where employees are working with unpackaged potentially hazardous food, or knives, slicers, grinders, etc. is not at least 50 foot candles. 30 Ft Candles

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.

Inspection — 03/24/2025
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical 0 pts 03/24/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/24/25

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

10/13/2026 Deli Latest
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10/05/2026 Deli
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09/14/2026 Deli
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09/10/2026 Deli
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03/18/2026 Deli
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03/18/2026
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03/24/2025
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