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Health department inspections flag three Lafayette restaurants
Three Lafayette Parish restaurants recorded the highest number of critical health violations during inspections conducted between Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The inspections, published through the state's retail food health inspections dashboard, identified violations that health officials say are more likely to contribute to food contamination or foodborne illness if left uncorrected. Critical violations differ from non-critical violations, which are not directly tied to foodborne illness but can become health hazards if they remain unresolved. Health officials emphasize that inspection reports provide only a snapshot of conditions observed at the time of the visit and may not reflect an establishment's overall operations or day-to-day practices. Inspection data is updated daily, although reports are typically posted with a seven-day delay. Lafayette Parish restaurants with the most critical violations Mel's Diner 2956 Johnston St., Lafayette Mel's Diner received the highest number of critical violations during the reporting period with six. Inspectors found: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and held longer than 24 hours without date marking. Food held for cold storage and service above the required 41 degrees Fahrenheit. An employee drinking in a food preparation area. Non-food items stored with food products, creating
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Louisiana's first Buc-ee's location is expected to open in five months
Not too long from now, Louisiana will welcome the opening of its first ever Buc-ee's location . Two locations are planned for Louisiana, one in Ruston and the other Lafayette, but the Buc-ee's in Ruston is expected to be the first to open, well ahead of when Lafayette is projected to open . Both travel centers are expected to generate millions in revenue, employ hundreds of workers and welcome thousands of visitors daily. When is the opening date for Buc-ee's in Ruston? The Buc-ee's location in Ruston, located off of Interstate 20 at the Tarbutton road exit, is under construction and on track to open in April 2027, according to Buc-ee's Locations. Construction began in October 2024, and now, exterior walls are up, the roof is nearing completion and fuel tanks are already buried, Ruston mayor Ronny Walker noted in an August statement to Louisiana Radio Network. Once completed, the travel center will span 74,000 square feet, feature 120 gas pumps and 700 parking spaces. "This project continues to move forward step by step, and we’re excited to watch it take shape and share updates along the way as we get closer to opening day," says the City of Ruston
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New Opelousas billboard unveils local photography by Hernet Hill
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)– Opelousas residents and city officials gathered along the Interstate 49 service road for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new billboard featuring local photography. The display showcases a photograph titled “Opelousas Neighborhoods” by local photographer Hernet Hill. The billboard is part of the Opelousas...
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Eat out, help those in need at Dine for the Diner on Thursday
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Acadiana diners can enjoy a meal and make a difference on Thursday, Nov. 12 with Dine for the Diner. More than 20 local restaurants will pledge 10% of their entire day’s proceeds to St. Joseph Diner, a traditional soup kitchen serving over 5,200 meals weekly to neighbors facing hunger and homelessness.