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THE MIDWAY ON FRERET ST.

4725 FRERET ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Kitchen
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 03/25/2026
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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 03/25/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

17

1st Follow-Up
03/25/2026 (7 days later)

3

Critical

14

Non-Critical

1st Follow-Up — 03/25/2026 (7 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical Repeat ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/25/26

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/25/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. **SODA NOZZLES AND ICE MACHINE [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 ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/25/26

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

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.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/25/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/25/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/25/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/25/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/25/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. **PVC PIPES, INSIDE OF COOLER, COOLER GASKETS, SHELVING, STORAGE, AND THROUGHOUT* [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/25/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. [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 0 pts 03/25/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/25/26

Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 03/25/26

Hand wash lavatory is not accessible [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 03/25/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/25/26

The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/25/26

The toilet room door is not tight fitting and self-closing. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/25/26

Outside receptacles for garbage, etc. did not have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/25/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Repeat]

Inspection — 03/18/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 03/18/26

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 ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 03/18/26

Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 03/18/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. **ICE MACHINE AND SODA NOZZLE**

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 03/18/26

Warewashing equipment used as food contact surfaces are not cleaned as required. **DISH MACHINE & DISH RACKS*

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 ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts 03/18/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical poisoning (bleach, degreaser, sanitizer)

Unlabeled chemical containers are a recipe for accidental poisoning. When a bottle of concentrated bleach or degreaser isn't labeled, it can easily be mistaken for water, cooking oil, or another ingredient.

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 03/18/26

Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical toxins (bleach, degreasers, pesticides)

Cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and degreasers stored near food or food-contact surfaces can spill, leak, or produce fumes that contaminate food. Chemical poisoning from contaminated food can cause severe burns, organ damage, and death.

Critical ~12.0× illness risk = 100 pts 03/18/26

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

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 03/18/26

Roaches are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli Allergens

Cockroaches crawl through drains, sewage, and waste then walk on food and prep surfaces, mechanically transferring bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.

Critical ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts 03/18/26

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 — 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 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/18/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. **PCV PIPES, INSIDE OF COOLERS, COOLER GASKETS, SHELVING, RACKS, STORAGE, AND THROUGHOUT

Non-Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 03/18/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

Hand wash lavatory is not accessible

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

The toilet room door is not tight fitting and self-closing.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

Outside receptacles for garbage, etc. did not have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/18/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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