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MINT MODERN VIETNAMESE BISTRO & BAR

5100 FRERET ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Combined report: 2 permit areas
RESTAURANT
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 08/18/2026
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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 08/18/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
08/18/2026 Routine
11 critical -750 points A → F
12/30/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points ? → A
Inspection — 08/18/2026
Visit Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 08/18/26

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

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 ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 08/18/26

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

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 ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 08/18/26

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 ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 08/18/26

Written procedures were not maintained in a food establishment using time only| as a public health control.

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 — cooking it again does not eliminate the risk.

Critical Corrected ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 08/18/26

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 Repeat ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/18/26

Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage| preparation| or display. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC Allergens

Cross contamination transfers dangerous bacteria from raw meat, dirty surfaces, or contaminated items to food that's ready to eat. Since that food won't be cooked again, any bacteria transferred will be consumed.

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 08/18/26

Equipment and/or utensils are not constructed of approved materials. **FOOD STORED IN STORAGE BINS AND BLACK BAGS**

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical leaching Pathogen harborage

Equipment made from unapproved materials may be impossible to properly clean (harboring bacteria in cracks and pores) or may leach chemicals into food during cooking or storage.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 08/18/26

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 08/18/26

Warewashing equipment used as food contact surfaces are not cleaned as required. **DISH MACHINE AND DISH RACKS**

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 08/18/26

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 Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/18/26

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 0 pts 08/18/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

Plumbing is not maintained. **HAND SINK DRAINING SLOW**

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

Single-use gloves are used for more than one task and are not discarded when damaged| soiled or when interruptions occur during operation.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/18/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust| dirt| food residue and other debris. **COOLER GASKETS, SHELVES IN COOLER, AND STORAGE SHELVES [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. **COOLER GASKETS, SHELVES IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES, AND INSIDE OF COOLER

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 08/18/26

Hand wash lavatory is not accessible [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 08/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/18/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.

Inspection — 12/30/2025
Visit Grade: A — Weighs on Current
Non-Critical 0 pts 12/30/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/30/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/30/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/30/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

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