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Umami Japanese Restaurant

915 E PRIEN LAKE RD LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

Sushi
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 07/07/2026
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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 07/07/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
07/07/2026 1st Follow-Up
3 critical -285 points F
06/29/2026 Routine
8 critical -525 points F
03/16/2026 Routine
2 critical -50 points C → F
12/01/2025 Routine
1 critical -45 points B → C
05/19/2025 Routine
1 critical -30 points B
1st Follow-Up — 07/07/2026 (8 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Repeat ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 07/07/26

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

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 Repeat ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 07/07/26

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

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 07/07/26

Sanitizer solution is not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. [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.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/07/26

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 07/07/26

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

Inspection — 06/29/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/29/26

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

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 Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/29/26

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

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 06/29/26

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food| or is placed| stored or displayed above ready to eat food.

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 06/29/26

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 06/29/26

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 06/29/26

Sanitizer solution is not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

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 ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts 06/29/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.

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

Unlabeled chemical containers are a recipe for 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.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 06/29/26

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 — which kills about 1 in 5 people it seriously infects — grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/29/26

Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/29/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/29/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/29/26

An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/29/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/29/26

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 06/29/26

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

Inspection — 03/16/2026
Safe Bite Grade: C
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/16/26

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

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) 03/16/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/16/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/16/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Repeat]

Inspection — 12/01/2025
Safe Bite Grade: B
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 12/01/25

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/01/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/01/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/01/25

Food scoop is constructed without a handle.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 12/01/25

Persons unnecessary to the food establishment are present in the food preparation or ware washing area. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 12/01/25

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

Inspection — 05/19/2025
Safe Bite Grade: B
Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 05/19/25

Imported crawfish and shrimp are not identified as specified by law. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Source traceability concern

Louisiana requires that crawfish and shrimp sold in restaurants come from approved, traceable sources. Imported product without proper documentation can't be verified as safe — it may have been processed under unknown safety standards.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/19/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

07/07/2026 Latest
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06/29/2026
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