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Louisiana Creole Gumbo
2051 GRATIOT AVE

Food Service Establishment

StatusNot Licensed
License typeFixed Establishment
State license number081158
OwnerJoe Spencer
Complexity levelHigh
Review frequencyEvery 150 days

7 Inspections
Since 8-1-2016

01-02-2024
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

06-15-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
2 violations cited :
Code 3-501.16
Hot food item(s) stored below 135 degrees f
FULL FOOD CODE:
Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained: (A) 135ºF or above, except that roasts properly cooked and cooled may be held at a temperature of 130ºF; or (P) (B) At 41ºF or less (P)
Priority
Corrected on 11-25-2025
Code 4-302.14
Sanitizer test kit chlorine not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 11-25-2025

10-04-2022
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
4 violations cited :
Code 6-301.12
Sanitary hand drying provisions not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (Pf) (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;(Pf) or (C) A heated-air hand drying device.(Pf) (D) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity pressurized air at ambient temperatures.(Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 11-25-2025
Code 4-501.11
Equipment in poor repair broken
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-202.14
Toilet room(s)
FULL FOOD CODE:
Except as otherwise allowed, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.11
Physical facilities floor s in poor repair chipped
FULL FOOD CODE:
PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
Core
Not corrected

09-09-2022
Complaint

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

03-08-2022
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
6 violations cited :
Code 7-201.11
Poisonous/toxic material(s) stored over with
FULL FOOD CODE:
POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL by spacing or partitioning; (P) and (B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL in an area that is not above FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. This paragraph does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in WAREWASHING areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (P)
Priority
Corrected on 11-25-2025
Code 6-501.11
Physical facilities floor s in poor repair chipped
FULL FOOD CODE:
PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-602.13
Nonfood contact surface(s) soiled
FULL FOOD CODE:
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.12
Physical facilities/structures not clean
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-202.14
Toilet room(s)
FULL FOOD CODE:
Except as otherwise allowed, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-501.11
Equipment in poor repair broken
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Not corrected

09-15-2021
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
7 violations cited :
Code 4-601.11
Food-contact surface(s) greasy
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 11-25-2025
Code 4-501.11
Equipment in poor repair broken
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Not corrected
Code 3-304.14
Wiping cloth(s) stored in
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) Cloths that are in use for wiping FOOD spills on TABLEWARE shall be maintained dry and used for no other purpose. (B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution, and laundered daily. (C) Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal FOODS shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. (D) Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions shall be free of FOOD debris or visible soil. (E) Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, SINGLE-SERVICE, or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (E) SINGLE-USE disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance lable instructions.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-602.13
Nonfood contact surface(s) soiled
FULL FOOD CODE:
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.12
Physical facilities/structures walls not clean
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.11
Physical facilities floor s in poor repair chipped
FULL FOOD CODE:
PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-202.15
Outer opening(s) not sealed to prevent pest entry
FULL FOOD CODE:
Outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Unless otherwise allowed by law.
Core
Not corrected

02-17-2021
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
8 violations cited :
Code 4-601.11
Food-contact surface(s) utensil s knives soiled
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 11-25-2025
Code 4-601.11
Food-contact surface(s) utensil s knives soiled
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 11-25-2025
Code 3-602.11
Food label(s) do not comply with law
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in LAW. (B) The name of the FOOD source for each MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN contained in the FOOD unless the FOOD source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. (Pf) (C) Bulk FOOD that is available for CONSUMER self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the CONSUMER: (1) the manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the FOOD; or (2) A card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information required by law.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-501.11
Equipment in poor repair broken
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.12
Physical facilities/structures floors soiled
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.11
Physical facilities floor s in poor repair chipped
FULL FOOD CODE:
PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
Core
Not corrected
Code 3-304.14
Wiping cloth(s) not completely submerged in sanitizing solution
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) Cloths that are in use for wiping FOOD spills on TABLEWARE shall be maintained dry and used for no other purpose. (B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution, and laundered daily. (C) Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal FOODS shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. (D) Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions shall be free of FOOD debris or visible soil. (E) Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, SINGLE-SERVICE, or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (E) SINGLE-USE disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance lable instructions.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-602.13
Expand for full food code definition
FULL FOOD CODE:
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Core
Not corrected
About inspections
A restaurant is compliant when zero Priority or Priority Foundation violations are cited during an inspection, or when all are corrected; Core violations will be reviewed at the next routine inspection and are not required to be corrected to be in compliance.
Built using open data | Site last updated 11-25-2025 with inspection data thru 11-08-2025.