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MKM CREATIONS WEST BANK

1624 NEWTON ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

+ 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 1st Follow-Up
1 critical -30 points C → C
10/13/2026 Routine
2 critical -70 points B → C
06/12/2026 1st Follow-Up
0 critical -30 points B → B
05/29/2026 Routine
0 critical -20 points C → B
10/02/2025 Routine
1 critical -52 points ? → C
1st Follow-Up — 10/15/2026 (2 days later)
Visit Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/15/26

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 10/15/26

Plumbing is not maintained. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/15/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/15/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/15/26

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

Inspection — 10/13/2026
Visit Grade: C — Weighs on Current
Critical ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 10/13/26

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

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.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 10/13/26

Hot water is not provided to all fixtures| equipment| and nonfood equipment as required.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella E. coli (indirect — via inadequate cleaning)

Without hot water, staff can't effectively wash their hands or clean equipment. Cold water doesn't dissolve grease or activate soap as effectively, reducing the ability to remove pathogens from hands and surfaces.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

Plumbing is not maintained. A leaky pipe is noted under the hand sink in the front kitchen area. A leaky faucet is noted at the three-compartment sink. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 10/13/26

Floors are not clean. The floors throughout the establishment must be cleaned.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/13/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair. Missing floor drain covers are noted throughout the establishment. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. The wall behind the ordering window (by the table fryer) must be cleaned. The door of the staff restroom and the light shield in the staff restroom must be cleaned. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 10/13/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. A damaged ceiling is noted in the back prep area. Damaged baseboards are noted throughout the establishment. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/13/26

An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/13/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust| dirt| food residue and other debris. The bottom shelves of the prep tables and warming table must be cleaned. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 10/13/26

A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room. [Corrected]

1st Follow-Up — 06/12/2026 (14 days later)
Visit Grade: B (Historical)
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/12/26

Plumbing is not maintained. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/12/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 06/12/26

A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted. [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 06/12/26

The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties. [Repeat]

Inspection — 05/29/2026
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical 0 pts 05/29/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/29/26

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

Non-Critical ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 05/29/26

A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.

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 0 pts 05/29/26

The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/29/26

A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room. [Corrected]

Inspection — 10/02/2025
Visit Grade: C (Historical)
Critical Repeat Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 10/02/25

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

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.

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 10/02/25

Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory. [Corrected][Repeat]

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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