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JOJO'S CHINA BISTRO

1732 W PRIEN LAKE RD LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

kitchen
Chinese
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 06/29/2026
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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 06/29/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
06/29/2026 Routine
3 critical -115 points C → F
04/09/2026 2nd Follow-Up
0 points D → C
04/01/2026 1st Follow-Up
0 points F → D
03/31/2026 Routine
9 critical -635 points F
12/19/2025 Routine
3 critical -245 points F
Inspection — 06/29/2026
Safe Bite Grade: D
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/29/26

Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis C. perfringens B. cereus S. aureus

Food held below 135°F allows dangerous bacteria to multiply and produce toxins that can't be destroyed by reheating. Clostridium perfringens alone causes nearly 1 million illnesses per year in the US.

Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/29/26

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 Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 06/29/26

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.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/29/26

Wet wiping cloths are not laundered before being used with a fresh solution of cleaner or sanitizer. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/29/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/29/26

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting| chipping| grazing| scratching scoring| distortion or decomposition. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 06/29/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. - Reach in Fridge [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/29/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/29/26

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

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/29/26

In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 06/29/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 06/29/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.

2nd Follow-Up — 04/09/2026 (9 days later)
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

1st Follow-Up — 04/01/2026 (1 days later)
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

Inspection — 03/31/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical 10 pts 03/31/26

Food prepared, packed, or held under conditions where it may have been contaminated.

Critical Repeat ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/31/26

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 ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 03/31/26

Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC

Unwashed hands are the #1 way restaurant workers spread Norovirus — which causes half of all food poisoning outbreaks. An infected worker can carry billions of virus particles; it only takes a few to make you sick.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 03/31/26

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 03/31/26

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

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 03/31/26

Warewashing equipment used as food contact surfaces are not cleaned as required. - Dish lug on floor

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 ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 03/31/26

A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached.

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants Copper/metal leaching

Failed backflow prevention means contaminated water from drains, chemical lines, or equipment can flow backward into the clean water supply. FDA has documented cases where this caused copper poisoning from beverage systems.

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 03/31/26

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 03/31/26

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 03/31/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

Dry wipe cloths are not laundered as necessary.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/31/26

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/31/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/31/26

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

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

Inspection — 12/19/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 12/19/25

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 ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 12/19/25

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

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 ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 12/19/25

Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. [Repeat]

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 12/19/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/19/25

Floors are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/19/25

Dry wipe cloths are not laundered as necessary.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/19/25

Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/19/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/19/25

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

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/19/25

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/19/25

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

Non-Critical 0 pts 12/19/25

The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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