Argonaut

Inspector notes: Observed black buildup in the ice machine. Advised PIC to discard ice and clean ice machine. CA: In equipment such as ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Inspector notes: Observed small plastic and metal cups without any handles stored in food containers of flour and cornmeal in the dry storage area, a food container of pasta noodles in the reach-in freezer, and a food container of diced grouper at the oyster bar. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; and in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS: Chef removed the metal cups from the food containers and moved to the dish area, while discarding the plastic cups.

Inspector notes: CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. Observed CFSM certification not posted in public view.

Inspector notes: CA: In equipment such as ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Observed black buildup in the ice machine. Advised PIC to discard ice and clean ice machine.

Inspector notes: CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Observed previous grade inspection report not posted in facility

Inspector notes: CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Observed food permit not posted in public view

Inspector notes: Observed salmon, tuna, and beef stored in walk in cooler reading at 49, 45, and 49 degrees F respectively. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler read 39.4 degrees F. Discussed with PIC and instructed to discard all prepped meat held above 41 degrees F. Instructed PIC to reduce ambient temperature of cooler and to educate staff on appropriate thawing and cold storage methods. 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. COS: PIC discarded all out of temperature products stored in walk in cooler.

Inspector notes: Observed CFSM certification not posted, and CFSM certification provided expired as of 08/04/2024. Instructed PIC to renew CFSM certification, and to ensure that at all times there is one member of staff at all times with CFSM certification. CA: At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals.