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EL QUETZALITO MINI MARKET

2916 CLEARY AVENUE #4 METAIRIE, LA 70002

Combined report: 2 permit areas
(DELI)
Mexican
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 03/31/2026
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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 03/31/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

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2nd Follow-Up
03/31/2026 (14 days later)

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Critical

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Non-Critical

2nd Follow-Up — 03/31/2026 (14 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: B
Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 03/31/26

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. Extension as per RF Memo 2019-003 until change of ownership, operation, renovations, and/or complaint/issue. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

1st Follow-Up — 03/23/2026 (6 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 03/23/26

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. Extension as per RF Memo 2019-003 until change of ownership, operations, renovations, and/or complaint/issue. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/23/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/23/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. 3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/23/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/23/26

Food is stored under a possible source of contamination. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/23/26

Bulk food is not protected from contamination. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/23/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/23/26

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/23/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/23/26

Drain boards are not provided on the three compartment sinks [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/23/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/23/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 03/23/26

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

Inspection — 03/17/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 03/17/26

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 03/17/26

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 03/17/26

Using time only as a public health control, food was not served or discarded within 4 hours from when the food was removed from temperature 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 — the damage is done even if you cook it again.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 03/17/26

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 Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/17/26

Cutting board, food preparation or other food contact surface was not washed, rinsed and sanitized following contact with raw animal food or raw vegetables and before contact with ready to eat foods. [Corrected]

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 03/17/26

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

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 03/17/26

Equipment and/or utensils are not constructed of approved materials.

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 Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/17/26

Single use gloves were used for more than one purpose. [Repeat]

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 03/17/26

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 03/17/26

Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (indirect — via inadequate cleaning)

Without hot water, staff can't effectively wash their hands or clean equipment. Cold water doesn't dissolve grease or activate soap as effectively, reducing the ability to remove pathogens from hands and surfaces.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 03/17/26

The air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet.***THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants

Without proper air gaps, contaminated water can be sucked back into the clean water supply through backsiphonage. This means water used for food preparation, ice, or drinking could become contaminated.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/17/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/17/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. 3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.****A/C VENTS ,COUNTER TOPS,BOTTOM OF PREP [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/17/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

Bulk food is not protected from contamination.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/17/26

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.***CUTTING BOARD [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material.***BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE,SHELVES

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

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 0 pts 03/17/26

Drain boards are not provided on the three compartment sinks

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

Hand wash lavatory is not accessible 3109.8 - The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

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

Inspection — 01/27/2026
Safe Bite Grade: A+
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 01/27/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 01/27/26

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

Inspection — 03/06/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A+
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/06/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. 3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/06/25

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/06/25

Drain boards are not provided on the three compartment sinks

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/06/25

A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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