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Las Palmas Mexican Grill

116 E 6TH ST OAKDALE, LA 71463

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Safe Bite Grade F Failing 07/02/2026
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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 07/02/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
07/02/2026 2nd Follow-Up
6 critical -329 points D → F
06/26/2026 1st Follow-Up
0 points F → D
06/24/2026 Routine
14 critical -650 points F
02/02/2026 Routine
4 critical -179 points F
2nd Follow-Up — 07/02/2026 (8 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 07/02/26

Food prepared| packed| or held under conditions where it may have been contaminated. [Repeat]

Critical Repeat ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 07/02/26

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. [Repeat]

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 Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 07/02/26

An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling. [Repeat]

Critical Repeat Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 07/02/26

Written procedures were not maintained in a food establishment using time only| as a public health control. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella C. perfringens B. cereus S. aureus Listeria

When food spends too long in the temperature 'danger zone' (41°F-135°F), bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels in hours. Some bacteria produce toxins during this time that survive reheating — the damage is done even if you cook it again.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 07/02/26

Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment| utensils or other items requiring protection were stored. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella (via saliva/hand contamination)

Employee beverages in food preparation areas create contamination risk through spills and through hand-to-mouth-to-food contact. An infected employee's drink can become a transmission vehicle.

Critical Repeat ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 07/02/26

Flies are present in the establishment. [Repeat]

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 Repeat 0 pts 07/02/26

Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/02/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/02/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/02/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/02/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/02/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/02/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/02/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/02/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/02/26

Equipment used for cooling| heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 07/02/26

Equipment and receptacles for materials containing food residue are not durable| cleanable| insect and rodent resistant| leakproof and nonabsorbent. [Repeat]

1st Follow-Up — 06/26/2026 (2 days later)
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

Inspection — 06/24/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/24/26

Food prepared| packed| or held under conditions where it may have been contaminated. [Repeat]

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 06/24/26

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.

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 06/24/26

An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling.

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 06/24/26

Written procedures were not maintained in a food establishment using time only| as a public health control.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella C. perfringens B. cereus S. aureus Listeria

When food spends too long in the temperature 'danger zone' (41°F-135°F), bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels in hours. Some bacteria produce toxins during this time that survive reheating — the damage is done even if you cook it again.

Critical 10 pts 06/24/26

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

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 06/24/26

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

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 ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 06/24/26

Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment| utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella (via saliva/hand contamination)

Employee beverages in food preparation areas create contamination risk through spills and through hand-to-mouth-to-food contact. An infected employee's drink can become a transmission vehicle.

Critical 10 pts 06/24/26

Single use gloves were not discarded after interruptions in food operations.

Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/24/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Listeria Salmonella E. coli

Cutting boards, slicers, prep tables, and utensils that aren't clean become vehicles for spreading bacteria and viruses between food items. A dirty slicer used for deli meat is a classic Listeria transmission pathway.

Critical 10 pts 06/24/26

Unapproved chemicals are used in the food establishment.

Critical Corrected ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/24/26

Sewage is not disposed of through an approved sewerage system/facility. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC Parasites

Sewage is human and animal waste — it contains virtually every type of foodborne pathogen. Sewage contamination in a restaurant is an imminent health hazard that can simultaneously expose patrons to Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and parasites.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/24/26

There is a direct connection between the drainage system and a drain line originating from food handling equipment. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Salmonella E. coli

Faulty drainage systems can cause sewage to back up into food preparation areas or create cross-connections between waste lines and clean water. A drainage failure in the wrong place can turn into a sewage contamination event.

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 06/24/26

Flies are present in the establishment.

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.

Critical Repeat ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/24/26

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

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 06/24/26

Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food| food preparation surfaces| equipment| or utensils.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Soiled linens are not kept in clean | non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Maintenance cleaning tools are not stored properly.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Frozen food is not maintained frozen.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/24/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/24/26

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant| non -absorbent| smooth material

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Equipment used for cooling| heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/24/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Equipment and receptacles for materials containing food residue are not durable| cleanable| insect and rodent resistant| leakproof and nonabsorbent.

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/24/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.

Inspection — 02/02/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 02/02/26

Food meets the definition of adulterated. Can of vegetables [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Multiple pathogens Chemical toxins Foreign matter

Adulterated food is unsafe by definition — it may contain pathogens, toxins, foreign objects, or unapproved chemicals. Serving adulterated food is the most direct path to making someone seriously ill.

Critical Corrected ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 02/02/26

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 Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 02/02/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Food bar [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Listeria Salmonella E. coli

Cutting boards, slicers, prep tables, and utensils that aren't clean become vehicles for spreading bacteria and viruses between food items. A dirty slicer used for deli meat is a classic Listeria transmission pathway.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 02/02/26

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

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 Repeat Corrected 0 pts 02/02/26

Food is not stored in a clean, covered container. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 02/02/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 02/02/26

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/02/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 02/02/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 02/02/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination [Corrected]

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