LOUISIANA BISTREAUX received a B, scoring 80 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jul 17, 2026. The official report lists six findings. [1]
The inspector observed a build up of organic matter on back of ice machine door in kitchen, and along the edge of the ice machines in the bar and wait station. [2]
The inspector also observed several TCS foods held above 41F. [3]
A separate finding described several employees in the kitchen without proper hair restraints. [4]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]
Showing 6 of 6 findings
Observed a build up of organic matter on back of ice machine door in kitchen, and along the edge of the ice machines in the bar and wait station. CA: Equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) At a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)
Observed a build up of organic matter on back of ice machine door in kitchen, and along the edge of the ice machines in the bar and wait station. CA: Equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) At a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Correct by: Cleaning ice machine thoroughly and on a more frequent basis. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 07/24/2026Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
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Observed several TCS foods held above 41F. See ** in temperature log.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed several TCS foods held above 41F. See ** in temperature log. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: TCS foods being held out of temperature were discarded or cooled to 41F or below when appropriate. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
Observed several employees in the kitchen without proper hair restraints. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(j)
Observed several employees in the kitchen without proper hair restraints. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Correct by: Ordering and providing beard nets for employees with beards longer than one half inch. New Violation. Correct By: 07/24/2026Official report · Item 12B ↗
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Observed a member of the kitchen staff preparing food while wearing an apple watch and a metal bracelet. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(g)
Observed a member of the kitchen staff preparing food while wearing an apple watch and a metal bracelet. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Employee removed the watch and bracelet. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 12B ↗
Observed several dishes stored clean still wet and stacked. CA: Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4
Observed several dishes stored clean still wet and stacked. CA: Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. Correct By: Re-washing dishes that are stacked wet and educating staff that dishes must be allowed to fully air dry before stacking. New Violation. Correct By: 07/17/2026Official report · Item 14B ↗
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Observed chlorine test strips for the dish machine expired (2025). CA: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(p)
Observed chlorine test strips for the dish machine expired (2025). CA: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Correct by: Ordering new test strips. New Violation. Correct By: 07/27/2026Official report · Item 15B ↗
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Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Jul 17, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57541090 · Facility 12975173
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.
This report comes from DeKalb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.
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