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MR. ED'S SEAFOOD & OYSTER HOUSE

1327 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

Combined report: 3 permit areas
Seafood
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 03/26/2026
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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 03/26/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

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3rd Follow-Up
03/26/2026 (16 days later)

2

Critical

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Non-Critical

3rd Follow-Up — 03/26/2026 (16 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: D
Critical Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/26/26

Equipment/utensil with which food is prepared, held or served, was not cleaned, rinsed and sanitized prior to use. [Repeat]

Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/26/26

Warewashing equipment used as food contact surfaces are not cleaned as required. *dish rack, dishwasher [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.

2nd Follow-Up — 03/18/2026 (8 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: D — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/18/26

Equipment/utensil with which food is prepared, held or served, was not cleaned, rinsed and sanitized prior to use. [Repeat]

Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/18/26

Warewashing equipment used as food contact surfaces are not cleaned as required. *dishwasher [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.

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 03/18/26

In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food. [Corrected][Repeat]

1st Follow-Up — 03/10/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/10/26

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 03/10/26

Equipment/utensil with which food is prepared, held or served, was not cleaned, rinsed and sanitized prior to use.

Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/10/26

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

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 03/10/26

Warewashing equipment used as food contact surfaces are not cleaned as required.

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 Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/10/26

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. *Extension as per RF Memo 2019-003 until change of ownership, operations, renovations, and/or complaint/issue. [Corrected]

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.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 03/10/26

Rodents are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli (pathogenic) Hantavirus

Rodents contaminate food and surfaces with urine, droppings, and hair. They carry Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli that can cause severe food poisoning.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/10/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/10/26

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/10/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/10/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/10/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/10/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/10/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 03/10/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/10/26

In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 03/10/26

Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated. [Corrected]

Inspection — 03/10/2026
Safe Bite Grade: A+
Inspection — 03/10/2026
Safe Bite Grade: A
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/10/26

Non-food items are being stored with human food and not properly separated or excluded to prevent cross-contamination. *oyster pan stacked on top of oysters [Corrected]

1st Follow-Up — 12/05/2025 (9 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: A+
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/05/25

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

Inspection — 11/26/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/26/25

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. *oysters, bread pudding [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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 11/26/25

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. *ice machine, food containers

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 ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 11/26/25

Imported crawfish and shrimp are not identified as specified by law.

Safe Bite Analysis Source traceability concern

Louisiana requires that crawfish and shrimp sold in restaurants come from approved, traceable sources. Imported product without proper documentation can't be verified as safe — it may have been processed under unknown safety standards.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/26/25

The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

The 3-compartment sink process (wash, rinse, sanitize) is designed to eliminate bacteria from utensils and equipment. Skipping steps or doing them out of order means utensils may look clean but still carry infectious organisms.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 11/26/25

Rodents are present in the establishment. *droppings

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli (pathogenic) Hantavirus

Rodents contaminate food and surfaces with urine, droppings, and hair. They carry Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli that can cause severe food poisoning.

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/26/25

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 11/26/25

Plumbing is not maintained. *drain by dishwasher

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/26/25

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/26/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. *hoods

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/26/25

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/26/25

Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/26/25

An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/26/25

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/26/25

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/26/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/26/25

Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/26/25

Single use/single service articles are not stored in a clean dry location. [Corrected]

Inspection — 11/26/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A+
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/26/25

Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law. *consumption dates [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/26/25

Food is not stored in a dry location

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/26/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. *soiled foil, interior cooler, gaskets(cos) [Repeat]

1st Follow-Up — 10/15/2025 (7 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: B
Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 10/15/25

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. Extension as per RF Memo 2019-003 until change of ownership, operations, renovations, and/or complaint/issue. [Corrected][Repeat]

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.

Inspection — 10/08/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 10/08/25

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. Extension as per RF Memo 2019-003 until change of ownership, operations, renovations, and/or complaint/issue. [Corrected][Repeat]

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.

Critical Repeat ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/08/25

Rodents are present in the establishment. *droppings [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli (pathogenic) Hantavirus

Rodents contaminate food and surfaces with urine, droppings, and hair. They carry Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli that can cause severe food poisoning.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/08/25

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/08/25

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

Inspection — 03/31/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A+
Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/25

Lighting intensity in areas where employees are working with unpackaged potentially hazardous food, or knives, slicers, grinders, etc. is not at least 50 foot candles.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

03/26/2026 Latest
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03/18/2026
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03/10/2026 OYSTER BAR
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03/10/2026
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12/05/2025
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11/26/2025 OYSTER BAR
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11/26/2025
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10/15/2025
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10/08/2025
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04/10/2025 BAR
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03/31/2025 OYSTER BAR
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