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Blu Basil

5451 JOHNSTON ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Combined report: 2 permit areas
Bar
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade B Fair 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.

8

2nd Follow-Up
04/02/2026 (16 days later)

2

Critical

6

Non-Critical

2nd Follow-Up — 04/02/2026 (16 days later)
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

1st Follow-Up — 03/23/2026 (6 days later)
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

Inspection — 03/17/2026
Safe Bite Grade: C
Critical Repeat Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 03/17/26

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. [Corrected][Repeat]

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.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. Hood vent and wall near mop sink.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/17/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Reach-in cooler gasket. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 03/17/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 03/17/26

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

Inspection — 03/17/2026
Safe Bite Grade: C — Weighs on Current
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.

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 0 pts 03/17/26

Plumbing is not maintained. Ice machine does not drain into floor drain.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/17/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Leak at 3-compartment sink.

Inspection — 03/20/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A+
Non-Critical 0 pts 03/20/25

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/20/25

Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/20/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

04/02/2026 Bar Latest
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03/17/2026 Bar
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03/17/2026 Kitchen
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03/20/2025 Kitchen
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