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BERACA HISPANIC RESTAURANT

3116 N ARNOULT RD STE L METAIRIE, LA 70002

+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade C Poor 10/15/2026
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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 10/15/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: C
10/15/2026 Routine
2 critical -75 points B → C
06/15/2026 Routine
0 critical 0 points C → B
02/27/2026 1st Follow-Up
0 critical 0 points F → C
02/25/2026 Routine
3 critical -180 points A → F
05/21/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points ? → A
Inspection — 10/15/2026
Visit Grade: C — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/15/26

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

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/15/26

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 grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days — and among high-risk groups (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who develop serious illness, about 1 in 5 cases are fatal.

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/15/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/15/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.***STAINED CEILING TILES 3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.***VENTILATION HOOD [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/15/26

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

Inspection — 06/15/2026
Visit Grade: A — Weighs on Current
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/15/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.***Stained ceiling tiles [Repeat]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/15/26

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant| non -absorbent| smooth material***Interior freezer, near prep sink, shelves lined with cardboard

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/15/26

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/15/26

Hand wash lavatory is not accessible [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/15/26

Toilet does not have an open-front toilet seat.

1st Follow-Up — 02/27/2026 (2 days later)
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/27/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/27/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/27/26

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

Inspection — 02/25/2026
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 02/25/26

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 02/25/26

Equipment and/or utensils are not constructed of approved materials.*** RAW MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 02/25/26

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

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days — and among high-risk groups (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who develop serious illness, about 1 in 5 cases are fatal.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/25/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/25/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.***STAINED CEILING TILES [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/25/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/25/26

Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.*** ICE BUILD UP NOTED IN STANDING FREEZER

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/25/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/25/26

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 02/25/26

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.

Inspection — 05/21/2025
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/21/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/21/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/21/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/21/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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