Category: R.O.A.C.H Report

The Quarter Rat’s Restaurant Observations, Analysis, Corrections and Health (ROACH) Report lists the most recent East Safe Louisiana inspections at French Quarter dining establishments, and are taken from the Department of Health’s website. Inspections are conducted randomly and unannounced, and are a matter of public record. For more information on inspections conducted at New Orleans dining establishments, visit ldh.la.gov.

Sept. 6
3rd Block Depot Kitchen (restaurant)
310 Chartres St.
10:30 a.m.
Critical violation
Flies are present in the establishment.

Kingfish Restaurant
339 Chartres St.
11:40 a.m.
Critical violation:
Rodents are present in the establishment.

Sept. 13
Westin New Orleans Canal Place (bar)
100 Iberville St.
10:40 a.m.
Critical violation:
Flies are present in the establishment.
Sept. 20 Follow-up
No violations.

Sept. 14
Sylvain Restaurant
625 Chartres St.
3:40 p.m.
Critical violation:
Rodents are present in the establishment. Pest control provided [corrected on site].

Sept. 19
American Town House
1012 N. Rampart St.
2:30 p.m..
Critical violation:
Flies are present in the establishment. Fruit flies in dish machine area.
Sept. 20 Follow-up
No violations.

Voodoo Tavern & Poboys (restaurant)
1140 Decatur St.
3:35 p.m.
Critical violation:
Rodents are present in the establishment [corrected on site].

The Market Cafe Bar
1000 Decatur St.
5:45 p.m.
Critical violation:
Flies are present in the establishment [corrected on site].
Sept. 22 Follow-up
No violations.

The Market Cafe Restaurant
1000 Decatur St.
4:20 PM
Critical violation:
Rodents are present in the establishment. Pest control provided [corrected on site].

Sept. 20
I-HOP
833 Canal St.
12:15 p.m.
Critical violation:
Flies are present in the establishment.

Sept. 25
The Fillmore New Orleans-BG Bar
6 Canal St.
12:15 p.m.
Critical violation
Flies are present in the establishment.

The Fillmore New Orleans-Fats Bar
12:00 p.m.
Critical violation:
Flies are present in the establishment.

The Fillmore New Orleans-Louie Bar
12:30 p.m.
Critical violation:
Flies are present in the establishment.

Altalieh Convenience Store
87 French Market Pl.
2:35 p.m.
Critical violation:
Rodents are present in the establishment. Pest control provided [corrected on site].

Sept. 26
Broussard’s Restaurant
819 Conti St.
9:55 a.m.
Critical violation:
Flies are present in the establishment [repeat].
Rodents are present in the establishment [repeat].

Frank’s Restaurant
933 Decatur St.
2:40 p.m.
Critical violation:
Rodents are present in the establishment [corrected on site].

Sept. 27
Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar and Fish House (oyster bar)
512 Bienville St.
11:35 a.m.
Critical violation:
Roaches are present in the establishment.

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar and Fish House (restaurant)
11:50 a.m.
Roaches are present in the establishment.

Sept. 28
Stanley Restaurant
547 St. Ann St.
2:35 p.m.
Critical violation:
Roaches are present in the establishment.

NO VIOLATIONS

Sept. 12
Ritz Carlton Hotel Maison Orleans Club Lounge
921 Canal St.
10:10 a.m.

Sept. 13
Willie’s Pizza & Wing Co.
428 Canal St.
9:30 a.m.

Erin Rose Kitchen
811 Conti St.
11:25 a.m.

Killer Poboys #1
219 Dauphine St.
11:55 a.m.

Sept. 18
Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal St.
1:10 p.m.

Sept. 19
Voo Doo Blues #2 Concession
620 Decatur St.
12:30 p.m.

Walgreens
134 Royal St.
2:30 p.m.

Sept. 22
The New Orleans Vampire Cafe-Bar
801 Royal St.
1:25 p.m.

Peychaud’s
727 Toulouse St.
1:30 p.m.

The Quarter Rat’s Restaurant Observations, Analysis, Corrections and Health Report lists the most recent East Safe Louisiana inspections at French Quarter dining establishments, and are taken from the Department of Health’s website. Inspections are conducted randomly and unannounced, and are a matter of public record. For more information on inspections conducted at New Orleans dining establishments, visit ldh.la.gov.

AUG. 1, 2023:
IRENE’S
529 BIENVILLE ST.
10:45 AM
CRITICAL VIOLATION:
“FRUIT FLIES IN LIQUOR BOTTLES-CORRECTED ON SITE” (NO VIOLATIONS ON AUG. 8 FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION)

AUG. 2:
PJ’S COFFEE
333 CANAL ST.
9:50 AM
NON-CRITICAL:
“THE PERMIT IS NOT VALID DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF FEES/PENALTIES–REPEAT, CORRECTED ON SITE.”

AUG. 8:
SMOOTHIE KING
114 ROYAL ST.
11:10 AM
CRITICAL:
“FLIES ARE PRESENT IN THE ESTABLISHMENT-REPEAT”

AUG. 10:
FOUR POINTS SHERATON – FRENCH QUARTER
541 BOURBON ST.
12:25 PM
CRITICAL:
“THE PERMIT IS NOT VALID DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF FEES/PENALTIES–REPEAT.”

AUG. 29:
JIMANI
141 CHARTRES ST.
11:55 AM
CRITICAL:
“FLIES ARE PRESENT IN THE ESTABLISHMENT-CORRECTED ON SITE.”

_{(Art by Eric T. Styles)}
The Quarter Rat’s Restaurant, Observations Analysis, Corrections and Health Report lists the most recent East Safe Louisiana inspections at French Quarter dining establishments, and are taken from the Department of Health’s website. Inspections are conducted randomly and unannounced, and are a matter of public record. For more information on inspections conducted at New Orleans dining establishments, visit ldh.la.gov.

July 28, 2021

The French Market Restaurant Inc.
1001 Decatur St.
3:05 p.m.
Purpose: complaint
Violations:
None.

Croissant D’or Bakery and Cafe
617 Uruslines St.
11:40 p.m.
Purpose: follow-up
Violations:
Food safety certificate (noncritical)

Dian Xin 2
620 Conti St.
2:10 p.m.
Violations:
None.

The Quarter Rat’s Restaurant, Observations Analysis, Corrections and Health Report lists the most recent East Safe Louisiana inspections at French Quarter dining establishments, and are taken from the Department of Health’s website. Inspections are conducted randomly and unannounced, and are a matter of public record. For more information on inspections conducted at New Orleans dining establishments, visit ldh.la.gov.

July 22, 2021

Akimbo, 507 Frenchmen St., 10:15 a.m. (routine)
Violations:
Non-critical items:

• Food is not stored in a clean, covered container. No ice bin covers provided.
• The toilet room door is not tight fitting and self-closing.
• A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.
• Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed concrete behind the bar.

Starbucks Coffee Store 18830, 700 Canal St., 5:30 p.m. (follow-up)
Violations:
None.

JW Marriott New Orleans (banquet kitchen), 614 Canal St., 5:35 p.m. (routine)
Violations
Non-critical:

• Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
• Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.

July 23, 2021

Daisy Dukes, 123 Carondelet St., 5:15 p.m. (routine)
Violations
Critical:

• Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked–corrected on site.
• Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below–corrected on site.
• Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food–corrected on site; repeat violation.
• Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch–corrected on site.

Non-critical:

• Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
• Food scoop is constructed without a handle–corrected on site.
• Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six inches off the floor.
• The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing–corrected on site.
• The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties.

July 26, 2021

Laura’s Candies, 331 Chartres St., 10:45 a.m., (follow-up)
Violations
Non-critical:

• Floors are not clean.

Big Easy Daiquiris, 619 bourbon St., 12 p.m., (follow-up)
Violations
No Violations.