I lost my job, well I didn’t lose it, I know where it is, there’s just some other guy doing it now. – Bobcat Goldthwait
Working in the French Quarter service industry can create tight friendships among co-workers. We count on each other and cover for each other. Years in the trenches together sometimes end when one co-worker moves on. We promise to stay in contact, but sadly we usually drift apart. A former work buddy sticking their head in for a little “hello” can bring smiles to everyone. A quick update, a little bit of gossip and a reminder of why we liked each other.
Those visits should happen more, only IF the former employee leaves on good terms. They give in plenty of notice and work just as hard on their last two weeks as they did on their first two weeks. If the employer shakes their hand and says, “You’re always welcome to come back to your old job at any time.” Ideal departure.
If an employee quits a job with no notice or with high drama, perhaps they shouldn’t comeback, even as a customer. Show a little self-awareness. If you are 86’d as an employee, you probably shouldn’t consider yourself a welcomed patron either — especially if you were fired. I’d be damned if my dumb ass got fired from a business, I’d then go back to spend money earned from my current position. I have seen it happen for years.
“Oh, I just came back to visit with my good friend who works here!” If you really are good friends, they can come visit you at your new job or you can arrange to get together somewhere else. If you were actually fired from your job, then there is a very good likelihood that the rest of your co-workers weren’t as fond of you as you think.
Think about all of those who you have worked with over the years that have been out and out fired, did you really miss them? Most of the time it’s those remaining workers who think “About time, we have been carrying their ass and putting up with their bullshit too long.” If your boss thinks that you are a lousy employee, probably everyone else thinks it too. If your “good friend” still works there, then odds are they were the 2nd worst worker.
“Just getting caught up” quickly evolves into workplace gossip, talking shit about the other workers, talking more shit about the business and the boss. Malicious words to portray yourself as a victim of an “unjust firing” and to lay seeds of discontent among the remaining staff. Perhaps that one person is happy to see you (or is only pretending to be) while the rest quietly whisper: “How can they show their face in here?”
It’s really cringe and has a “stalky” feel to it, like always showing up where your ex is.
The 700 block of Toulouse Street in the French Quarter will be closed for a commercial shoot on Thursday, March 28, 2024, between the hours of 7AM and 7PM. There will be no parking for the public to allow for those ugly white trucks to idle as their Teamster drivers watch porn on their phones for 12 hours.
Expect the sidewalk to be crowded with pretentious hipsters sniffing their own farts as they act as if they are somehow important in the grand scheme of things. Be advised of tripping hazards such as cables, sandbags and snotty craft service people.
If set security should approach and inquire about your business on Toulouse Street, tell them to go fuck themselves.
The following information listed in The Quarter Rat’s Restaurant Observation, Analysis, Corrections and Health Report are taken food service establishment inspections listed on the Louisiana Department of Health website.
The inspections are carried out unannounced by agents working for Department of Health and document violations considered “critical” and “noncritical.”
Inspection results are a matter of public record and are not indicative of wrongdoing. For more information on inspections conducted at New Orleans dining establishments, visit ldh.la.gov.
April 19: 10 a.m. – Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar restaurant, 700 Frenchmen St., routine inspection; one critical violation, two noncritical violations: – Food contact, equipment and utensils not cleaned. 10 a.m. – Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar, 700 Frenchmen St., routine inspection; two noncritical violations. 11:25 a.m. – Buffa’s Main Bar, 1001 Esplanade Avenue; follow-up inspection; one noncritical violation. 11:55 a.m. – Bourbon’s Orleans House restaurant, 718 Bourbon St., Unit B; routine inspection; two critical violations, six noncritical violations: – Cold food not stored at temperature 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below (corrected on site). – Cross contamination. 12:45 p.m. – Bourbon Heat, 711 Bourbon St.; routine inspection; six noncritical violations. 1:35 p.m. – The Italian Barrel, 430 Barracks St.; routine inspection; two critical violations and three noncritical violations: – Ice machine not clean. – Rinse water not proper temperature. 2:30 p.m. – Flambo Restaurant, 1101 Decatur St.; follow-up inspection; one non-critical violation. 3:10 p.m. – Finnegan’s Way, 717 Saint Peter St.; follow-up inspection; no violations.
April 20: 11:20 a.m. – Hyatt French Quarter Kitchen, 800 Iberville St., routine inspection; one critical violation, three noncritical violations: – Cross contamination (corrected on site). 11:25 a.m. – Hyatt French Quarter Bar, 800 Iberville St., routine inspection; no violations. 11:35 a.m. – The Yard Restaurant restaurant, 437 Esplanade Ave., routine inspection; one critical violation (repeat), three noncritical violations: – Food date marking (corrected on site). 12:05 p.m. – The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, main upstairs kitchen, 921 Canal St.; routine inspection; four noncritical violations. 12:10 p.m. – The Yard patio bar, 437 Esplanade Ave., routine inspection; no violations. 2:05 p.m. – J’s Seafood Dock, 1100 N. Peters St., Bay 25; routine inspection, two critical violations, nine noncritical violations: – Food, date marking (corrected on site). – Raw oysters not stored at temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 4 p.m. – Crazy Taco, 1140 Decatur St., routine inspection; no violations.
April 21: 11 a.m.– Wakin’ Bakin’, 900 Dumaine St., routine inspection; six critical violations, six noncritical violations: – Food date marking (repeat, corrected on site). – Current state food safety certificate not held by owner or designated employee. – Chemical sanitization sink setup (corrected on site). – Toxic labeling (corrected on site). – Toxic storage (corrected on site). 12:15 p.m. – Cafe Pontalba, 546 Saint Peter St.; routine inspection; six critical violations, 14 noncritical violations: – Food not date-marked (repeat, corrected on site). – Cold food not stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below (corrected on site). – Cross contamination (repeat, corrected on site). – Ice machine not clean. 1:05 p.m. – CC’s Gourmet Coffee House, 941 Royal St.; routine inspection; four critical violations, four noncritical violations: – Food date marking (corrected on site). – Ice machine not clean. – Toxic storage (corrected on site). – Backflow prevention. 2:30 p.m. – Felipe’s Taqueria French Quarter restaurant, 301 N. Peters St.; routine inspection; one noncritical violation. 2:45 p.m. – Felipe’s Taqueria French Quarter restaurant, 301 N. Peters. St.; follow-up inspection; six noncritical violations.
April 22: 11 a.m. – Mother Nature’s Cupboard, 1100 N. Peters St.; routine inspection; one critical violation and 11 noncritical violations: – Coffee machine not clean (repeat). 12 p.m. – Bourbon’s Orleans House restaurant, 718 Bourbon St., Unit B; follow-up inspection; two noncritical violations. 12:45 p.m. – Adolfo’s restaurant, 611 Frenchmen St.; routine inspection; three noncritical violations. 1:25 p.m. – Dat Dog downstairs bar, 601 Frenchmen St., routine inspection; two critical violations, one noncritical violation: – Food contact, equipment and utensils not cleaned (repeat, corrected on site). 1:50 p.m. – Dat Dog upstairs bar, 601 Frenchmen St., routine inspection; two noncritical violations. 2:30 p.m. – Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar restaurant, 700 Frenchmen St., follow-up inspection; no violations. 3:10 p.m. – The Italian Barrel, 430 Barracks St.; follow-up inspection; no violations. 3:45 p.m. – CC’s Gourmet Coffee House, 941 Royal St.; follow-up inspection; no violations.
April 25: 10:35 a.m. – Willie’s Chicken Shack, 428 Canal St.; routine inspection; one critical violation, 11 noncritical violations: – Roaches present in the establishment. 10:45 a.m. – Cafe Beignet IV, 311 Bourbon St.; routine inspection; two critical violations, six noncritical violations: – Hot food stored at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit (corrected on site). – Equipment, chemical sanitization setup (corrected on site). 12 p.m. – Cafe Beignet, 600 Decatur St.; routine inspection; four noncritical violations. 12:45 p.m. – Hard Rock Cafe restaurant, 125 Bourbon St.; routine inspection; one critical violation, four noncritical violations: – Cold food not stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below (corrected on site). 1:30 p.m. – Cafe Fleur de Lis restaurant, 307 Chartres St.; routine inspection; three critical violations, eight noncritical violations: – Cold food not stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below (corrected on site). – Potato cutter not clean after food contact (repeat, corrected on site). 2:15 p.m. – Voodoo Pizza, 705 Canal St.; routine inspection; three critical violations, two noncritical violations: – Food not time-marked (corrected on site). – Equipment, chemical sanitization setup (corrected on site). – Toxic storage (corrected on site). 3 p.m. – Dixie Market grocery, 501 Canal St.; routine inspection; one noncritical violation.
April 27: 9:30 a.m. – Oceana Grill main kitchen, 739 Conti St.; routine inspection; one critical violation, 12 noncritical violations: – Ice machine not cleaned (corrected on site). 10 a.m. – Oceana Grill oyster bar, 739 Conti St.; routine inspection; two noncritical violations. 10:30 a.m. – Matassa’s Market deli/kitchen, 1001 Dauphone St.; routine inspection; two critical violations and five noncritical violations: – Cross contamination, equipment to food (corrected on site). – Cross contamination, food to food (corrected on site). 10:45 a.m. – Subway #3958, 237 N. Peters St.; routine inspection; one critical violation and four noncritical violations: – Hot food too cold, held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: meatballs were at 90 degrees Fahrenheit (corrected on site). 10:45 a.m. – Willie’s Chicken Shack, 428 Canal St.; follow-up inspection; one critical violation, three noncritical violations: – Roaches present in the establishment (repeat). 11:30 a.m. – Ghost Cafe restuarant, 606 Iberville St.; routine inspection; two critical violations and three noncritical violations: – Current food safety certificate not held by owner or designated employee. – Chemical containers not labeled (corrected on site). 12:15 p.m. – NOLA Sugar and Spice, 237 Royal St.; routine inspection; four noncritical violations. 1 p.m. – Our Bar (Back Space bar), 139 Chartres St.; routine inspection; six critical violations and six noncritical violations: – Food not date-marked (corrected on site). – Potato slicer not clean. – Three-compartment sink not properly used (corrected on site). – Toxic labeling (repeat, corrected on site). – Roaches present in the establishment. 1:15 p.m. – Cafe Pontalba, 546 Saint Peter St., follow-up inspection; no violations. 2 p.m. – Istanbul Cafe bar, 109 Royal St.; routine inspection; one critical violation and two noncritical violations: – Chemical containers not labeled (corrected on site). 2 p.m. – Lebanon Grill, 1122 Decatur St.; routine inspection; no violations. 2:45 p.m. – Amorino Gelato, 637 Canal St.; routine inspection; one critical violation and three noncritical violations: – Chemical containers not labeled (corrected on site). 4:40 p.m. – Key Fuel Mart, 1139 N. Rampart St.; follow-up inspection; one critical violation: – Backflow prevention (repeat).
April 28: 10 a.m. – Mother Nature’s Cupboard, 1100 N. Peters St.; follow-up inspection; no violations. 10:50 a.m. – The French Market Restaurant, 1001 Decatur St.; routine inspection; six critical violations and six noncritical violations: – Food, date marking (repeat, corrected on site). – Hot food held under temperature (corrected on site). – Current food safety certificate not held by owner or designated employee. – Food contact utensils and surfaces not clean (corrected on site). – Chemical containers not labeled (corrected on site). 11:15 a.m. – Harrah’s Casino Starbucks, 8 Canal St.; routine inspection; one noncritical violation. 11:35 a.m. – The French Market Restaurant oyster bar, 1001 Decatur St.; routine inspection; two critical violations: – Chemical containers not labeled (corrected on site). – Chemicals not stored properly (corrected on site). 11:50 a.m. – McAlister’s Deli #1144, 4 Canal St.; routine inspection; two critical violations and five noncritical violations: – Food not cooked/served/discarded within specified time period (repeat, corrected on site). 12:20 p.m. – Zhang Dynasty Asian Bistro bar, 1141 Decatur St.; routine inspection; three critical violations: – Employee drinking in food prep area that required protection (corrected on site). – Equipment and utensils not clean (corrected on site). – Toxic storage (corrected on site). 12:25 p.m. – Fuddrucker’s, 4 Canal St.; routine inspection; two critical violations and four noncritical violations: – Soda nozzles not clean (corrected on site). – Three-compartment sink not properly used in sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize (corrected on site). 12:45 p.m. – Zhang Dynasty Asian Bistro restaurant, 1141 Decatur St.; routine inspection; one critical violation and seven critical violations: – Food date marking (corrected on site). 3:30 p.m. – Creole Delicacies grocery, 533 St. Ann St.; routine inspection; one noncritical violation. 3:55 p.m. – Creole Delicacies demonstration kitchen, 533 St. Ann St.; routine inspection; two noncritical violations.
May 3: 10 a.m. – Pere Antoine, 741 Royal St.; routine inspection; four critical violations and five noncritical violations: – Food date marking (corrected on site). – Cold food not properly stored (corrected on site). – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food (corrected on site). – Equipment/utensils with potentially hazardous food not cleaned every four hours (corrected on site). 10:55 a.m. – Betty’s restaurant, 700 Burgundy St.; routine inspection; four critical violations and four noncritical violations: – Food date marking (corrected on site). – Plates not clean. – Backflow prevention. – Flies present in the establishment. 11:40 a.m. – Huge Ass Cantina restaurant, 706 Bourbon St.; routine inspection; two critical violations and seven noncritical violations: – Food equipment and utensils not clean (corrected on site). – Chlorine sanitizing sink not within proper range (corrected on site). 12:35 p.m. – Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, 941 Bourbon St.; routine inspection; three critical violations and five noncritical violations: – Cold food not stored properly (corrected on site). – Food equipment and utensils not clean (repeat, corrected on site). 1 p.m. – Our Bar (Back Space bar), 139 Chartres St.; follow-up inspection; one noncritical violation. 1:20 p.m. – Lower D Sports Saloon, 1200 Decatur St.; routine inspection; two critical violations and two noncritical violations: – Food date marking (repeat). – Ice machine not clean (repeat). 1:25 p.m. – Jimmy J’s Cafe, 115 Chartres St.; follow-up inspection; one critical violation: – Current food safety certificate not held by owner or employee (repeat). 1:45 p.m. – Jimmy J’s Cafe, 115 Chartres St.; routine inspection; one critical violation and four noncritical violations: – Chlorine sanitizing sink not within proper range (corrected on site). 2:05 p.m. – The Italian Barrel, 430 Barracks St.; routine inspection; one critical violation: – Non-food equipment accumulated with dust, dirt, etc. 2:25 p.m. – Jimani, 141 Chartres, St.; follow-up inspection; one critical violation and one noncritical violation: – Current food safety certificate not held by owner or employee (repeat). 2:40 p.m. – Jimani, 141 Chartres St.; routine inspection; two critical violations and five noncritical violations: – Cold food not properly stored (corrected on site). – Current food safety certificate not held by restaurant owner or employee (repeat). 3:20 p.m. – Estrella, 237 Decatur St.; complaint inspection; five noncritical violations.
May 4: 11:45 a.m. – Walgreen’s #4305, 900 Canal St.; routine inspection; five noncritical violations. 12:10 p.m. – CVS Pharmacy #763, 800 Canal St.; routine inspection; six noncritical violations. 2:50 p.m. – Palace Cafe bar, 605 Canal St.; routine inspection; one critical violation and six noncritical violations: – Rodents present in establishment. 3:15 p.m. – Palace Cafe bar, 605 Canal St.; routine inspection; one noncritical violation. 3:30 p.m. – Palace Cafe second story restaurant, 605 Canal St.; routine inspection; two noncritical violations.
May 5: 10:10 a.m. – Favela Chic restaurant, 525 Frenchmen St.; routine inspection; two noncritical violations. 11 a.m. – Stanley, 547 Saint Peter St.; routine inspection; five noncritical violations. 2 p.m. – Wasabi Sushi and Bar restaurant, 900 Frenchmen St.; routine inspection; eight noncritical violations. 2:55 p.m. – Petite Amalie, 900 Royal St.; routine inspection; three critical violations and six noncritical violations: – Food date marking (repeat, corrected on site). – Cross contamination (corrected on site).
May 6: 11:45 a.m. – Muriel’s, second floor kitchen, 801 Chartres St.; routine inspection; three critical violations and four noncritical violations: – Food date marking (corrected on site). – Food equipment and utensils not clean (corrected on site). – Chlorine sanitizing sink not within proper range (corrected on site). 12:25 p.m. – Muriel’s first floor kitchen, 801 Chartres St.; routine inspection; one critical violation and four noncritical violations: – Food date marking (corrected on site).
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