About Bayou Food Safety
Discover the mission and passion behind Bayou Food Safety, your trusted partner for restaurant food safety in New Orleans. Learn how our experience can benefit your establishment.
- Meet the owner
My name is Al Pogue, owner of Bayou Food Safety LLC. A Covington native, I have been involved in the restaurant industry in one aspect or another for 30+ years. As an owner and manager I have gained insights into the operational side of the business. The past 20 years I have honed my skills as a health inspector for the State of Louisiana, and as a food safety specialist for UL Everclean and Steritech.
I have traveled the country performing food safety inspections for a variety of corporate food service establishments. I have been licensed as a Registered Sanitarian (RS) for the State of Louisiana, and a Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) by NEHA. I am also a certified Instructor/Proctor for Servsafe.
Cities, restaurants & venues I have audited…
Cities:
New Orleans, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, St Louis, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Memphis, Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando and pretty much all areas in between.
Venues:
Talladega Speedway, Watkins Glen Race Track, Mercedes Benz Stadium, Bank of America Stadium, Tropicana Field, FedEx Forum, Bryant Denny Stadium, LSU Tiger Stadium, Toyota Center, Oklahoma Stadium, T-Mobile Field and White Sands Missle Base.
Restaurants:
Subway, Chili’s, Cheesecake Factory, Copeland’s, Ruth’s Chris, CAVA, Morton’s Steak House, Jason’s Deli, Ruffino’s, Another Broken Egg, Burger King, Taco Cabana, Raising Canes, BJ’s Brewhouse, Denny’s, Miller’s Ale House, Panda Express, Houston’s, Shrimp Basket, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Firehouse Subs, Smoothie King, Red Robin, plus many more including hospital kitchens, college/university kitchens, corporate HQ kitchens and convention center kitchens.
Dedicated to our local culinary scene
My passion for food safety is deeply rooted in our commitment to the vibrant culinary scene of South Louisiana. I understand the unique challenges and traditions that make our local restaurants special. I believe third party audits should be available and affordable for everyone. By providing expert food safety inspections and training, I aim to help our community's eateries thrive, maintain the highest standards, and continue delighting customers safely. Your success is my success, and I'm proud to support the businesses that make South Louisiana a world-renowned food destination.
"Bayou Food Safety provided us with invaluable insights and practical training. Al's expertise is truly top-notch and a game-changer for our restaurant."
A satisfied restaurant owner in New Orleans
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