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TATE COVE SEAFOOD LAKE CHARLES

4447 NELSON RD LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

TATE Lake COVE LAKE SEAFOOD Seafood CHARLES Charles Cove Tate
Seafood
Safe Bite Grade A Good 02/05/2026
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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 02/05/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: A
02/05/2026 2nd Follow-Up
0 points C → A
02/04/2026 1st Follow-Up
1 critical -20 points C
12/23/2025 Routine
1 critical -50 points C
2nd Follow-Up — 02/05/2026 (44 days later)
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

1st Follow-Up — 02/04/2026 (43 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: A
Critical ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 02/04/26

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.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/04/26

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

Inspection — 12/23/2025
Safe Bite Grade: C — Weighs on Current
Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 12/23/25

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.

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 12/23/25

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/23/25

Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/23/25

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/23/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/23/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/23/25

Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/23/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/23/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/23/25

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

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

02/05/2026 Latest
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