The Daily Advertiser obtained information about the June 2022 food safety inspection from the Louisiana Department of Health.
The top 4 restaurants with the most critical violations are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list have at least 10 critical violations, which are listed with explanations provided by LDH.
Complete inspection information for the month is included in the searchable database at the end of this story.
According to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, uncorrected critical violations are more likely to contribute to food contamination or illness. Less serious violations are not directly related to foodborne illness, but can become dangerous if not corrected.
Lafayette Parish had 1,403 violations in June, about 22% of which were critical. About 393 violations were repeated despite having previously been flagged in the same location.
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Around 510 violations were resolved on the spot while the inspector was still present.
Most of the critical violations in Lafayette Parish involved:
No violations were found at 36 of the 286 addresses inspected in Lafayette Parish. There were no critical violations at around 148 addresses.
Check eatsafe.la.gov for the latest available inspection information and information on how to file a complaint.
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The following critical breach information is listed by address. Some permit holders may have multiple locations. This may interest you : 19 Hidden Travel Fees to Watch Out for This Summer. Check the database below for additional information on food safety inspections.
4. El Malecon (2 permits), 4807 Johnston Street, Suites F and G, Lafayette (23 total violations, 10 critical)
El Malecon Seafood and Grill Kitchen: 20 total violations, 10 critical
June 16: 13 total fouls, 6 critical
June 22: 7 total violations, 4 critical
El Malecon Mfu: 3 non-critical violations found on June 23
3. La Esmeralda Supermarket (3 permits), 2308 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Suite 1, Lafayette (29 total violations, 10 critical) Inspection conducted June 7.
Shares: 15 total fouls, 6 critical
Meat Market: 10 total violations, 4 critical
La Esmeralda Supermarket – Groceries: 4 non-critical violations
2. Buffet City Restaurant, 120 Curran Lane, Lafayette (35 total violations, 10 critical)
June 2: 31 total fouls, 10 critical
May: Flies, roaches and rotten, decaying food top the Lafayette Health Inspection Service’s list
1. Duson Discount Mart (2 permits), 2106 South Fieldspan Road, Duson (38 violations, 14 critical)
Kitchen: 37 total fouls, 14 critical
June 8: 26 total fouls, 11 critical
June 29: 11 total violations, 3 critical
Groceries: 1 non-critical violation
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