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CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT

4001 RYAN ST LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Combined report: 2 permit areas
Restaurant
Mexican
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 Routine
7 critical -325 points B → F
05/21/2026 Routine
1 critical -35 points A → B
12/12/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
Inspection — 07/07/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/07/26

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.

Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/07/26

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 10 pts 07/07/26

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

Critical Corrected ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 07/07/26

Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time. [Corrected]

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 ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 07/07/26

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 07/07/26

Roaches are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli Allergens

Cockroaches crawl through drains, sewage, and waste then walk on food and prep surfaces, mechanically transferring bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 07/07/26

Chemicals are stored with/above food| equipment| utensils| linens| single-service or single use articles. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical toxins (bleach, degreasers, pesticides)

Cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and degreasers stored near food or food-contact surfaces can spill, leak, or produce fumes that contaminate food. Chemical poisoning from contaminated food can cause severe burns, organ damage, and death.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/07/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/07/26

Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/07/26

Floor is not sloped to drain.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/07/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/07/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/07/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/07/26

The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/07/26

The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/07/26

Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/07/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 07/07/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 07/07/26

The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean. [Corrected]

Inspection — 05/21/2026
Safe Bite Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/21/26

Ready to eat| potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. [Corrected]

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 Corrected 0 pts 05/21/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash| dust| or other contamination [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/21/26

Food is not stored in an approved location. [Corrected]

Inspection — 12/12/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A
Non-Critical 0 pts 12/12/25

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/12/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/12/25

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/12/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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