‘Filthy, putrid or decomposed' food among problems found in New Orleans restaurants
Officials with the Louisiana Department of Health found a host of violations during their inspections of New Orleans restaurants and kitchens during the month of October. Inspectors discovered 3 instances of food "consisting in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid or decomposed substance,” 8 instances of the presence of rodents and 3 instances of the presence of roaches. In addition, four kitchens were found to have more than 20 violations. Of the 482 locations visited, 77 were found to have no violations. Notable violations Food “consisting in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid or decomposed substance” was found in the following locations: Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar Covenant House Crisis Care Center The New Orleans Mission The presence of rodents was found in the following locations: Inter Krisher Consciousness Society Rouse’s Market 46 Warren Easton school Cafe Minh Briquette Voodoo Tavern & Poboys The Rusty Nail The New Orleans Mission The presence of roaches was found in the following locations: Inter Krisher Consciousness Society Adam’s Grocery Phillis Wheatley Community School The most violations These four institutions were found to have the most violations: Louisiana Pride Seafood, which had 34 total violations, 13 of which were considered
