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NOLA STAR BAR

435 ESPLANADE AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116

Combined report: 3 permit areas
(Restaurant)
Mexican
Safe Bite Grade C Poor 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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2nd Follow-Up
04/02/2026 (7 days later)

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Critical

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Non-Critical

2nd Follow-Up — 04/02/2026 (7 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: B
Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 04/02/26

A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Management control failure (indirect)

A missing food safety certificate means the person in charge may not have been trained to identify and prevent food safety hazards. Research shows that restaurants with certified managers have fewer critical violations.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/02/26

An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided. [Repeat]

1st Follow-Up — 03/26/2026
Safe Bite Grade: C — Weighs on Current
Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 03/26/26

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 AND ICE WELL

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 03/26/26

Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/26/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/26/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair. CAN SEE DOWNSTAIRS DUE TO HOLES IN FLOOR. MUST BE REPAIRED AT TIME OF OPENING

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/26/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/26/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/26/26

Plans were not submitted to the state health officer for approval prior to construction, renovation, or opening under new ownership of a food establishment.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/26/26

A valid permit to operate was not obtained prior to opening of the food establishment.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/26/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. SHELVING, BOTTOM OF COOLERS

1st Follow-Up — 03/26/2026
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

Inspection — 03/26/2026
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

Inspection — 03/26/2026
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

Inspection — 03/26/2026
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

Inspection — 11/14/2025
Safe Bite Grade: C
Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/14/25

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

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 Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/14/25

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 0 pts 11/14/25

Plumbing is not maintained. MOP SINK

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/14/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/14/25

A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

04/02/2026 Restaurant Latest
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03/26/2026 UPSTAIRS BAR
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03/26/2026 BAR
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11/14/2025 Restaurant
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