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IRENE'S

529 BIENVILLE ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

Combined report: 2 permit areas
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+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 08/21/2026
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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 08/21/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: D
08/21/2026 Routine
1 critical -25 points D → D
02/25/2026 1st Follow-Up
2 critical -74 points F → D
02/18/2026 Routine
9 critical -335 points ? → F
Inspection — 08/21/2026
Visit Grade: B — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 08/21/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.*ICE MACHINE [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.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/21/26

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

1st Follow-Up — 02/25/2026 (7 days later)
Visit Grade: C — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 02/25/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. *soda gun holder [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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 02/25/26

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. *dishwasher [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.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/25/26

Plumbing is not maintained. *mop sink hot water handle leak [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/25/26

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

Inspection — 02/18/2026
Visit Grade: F (Historical)
Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 02/18/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. *soda gun/holder

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 02/18/26

An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella Listeria E. coli

Cleaning removes visible dirt, but only sanitizing kills the invisible bacteria and viruses that cause food poisoning. Without sanitizer, surfaces that look clean can still spread Norovirus, Salmonella, and Listeria.

Critical Corrected ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 02/18/26

Food consists in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance. *lemons [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis High bacterial load Spoilage toxins Mold toxins

Decomposed or putrid food contains extremely high levels of bacteria and toxins. It is visibly unsafe and represents a critical food safety failure — it must never be served to customers.

Critical 10 pts 02/18/26

Food was not reheated to heat all parts of the food to 165 °F for 15 seconds.

Critical 10 pts 02/18/26

Food to be held cold was not cooled from 70°F to 41°F or below within 4 hours following cooking or hot holding.

Critical 10 pts 02/18/26

Cutting board, food preparation or other food contact surface was not washed, rinsed and sanitized following contact with raw animal food or raw vegetables and before contact with ready to eat foods.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 02/18/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. *ice machine, knife rack, dishes, coffee pot

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 02/18/26

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. *dishwasher

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 02/18/26

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 0 pts 02/18/26

Plumbing is not maintained. *mop sink hot water leaking

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 02/18/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. *dusty tiles, cooler fans [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/18/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material *rusty shelves in walk in cooler

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/18/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor. *dish racks

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/18/26

Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/18/26

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

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