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TAQUERIA MAGNOLIA

1974 PROSPECT BLVD HOUMA, LA 70363

Restaurant
Mexican
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 04/02/2026
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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 04/02/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

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1st Follow-Up
04/02/2026 (3 days later)

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Critical

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Non-Critical

1st Follow-Up — 04/02/2026 (3 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: A+
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/02/26

Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth, light colored, durable and easily cleanable materials. Raw wood shelves in kitchen. [Repeat]

Inspection — 03/30/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/30/26

Food consists in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance. Rotting and molding vegetables voluntarily discarded. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis High bacterial load Spoilage toxins Mold toxins

Decomposed or putrid food contains extremely high levels of bacteria and toxins. It is visibly unsafe and should never be anywhere near a kitchen — let alone served to customers.

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/30/26

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

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 03/30/26

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 Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/30/26

Rodent bait is not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Fly traps hanging in kitchen. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Pesticide contamination Rodenticide toxins

Loose rodent bait can contaminate food and food-contact surfaces with pesticide. If bait isn't in a tamper-resistant station, it can be scattered by rodents, kicked by staff, or fall into food preparation areas.

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 03/30/26

Flies are present in the establishment. Side storage area.

Safe Bite Analysis Shigella Salmonella E. coli

Flies land on garbage and feces then land on food, transferring bacteria like Shigella and Salmonella. However, the direct risk from occasional fly presence is lower than other pest issues.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/30/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/30/26

Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth, light colored, durable and easily cleanable materials. Raw wood shelves in kitchen.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/30/26

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 03/30/26

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

Inspection — 12/11/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 12/11/25

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

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 12/11/25

Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. Multiple coolers.

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 12/11/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

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