SF Commercial Kitchen Gets Conditional Pass with Minor Issues

Collaborative Kitchens Management Services LLC in Bayview received a conditional pass during their November 17 health inspection, allowing the commercial kitchen facility to continue operations while addressing minor violations that pose no immediate health risks to customers. The facility at 5919 3rd Street, accessible via T-Third Muni, was cited for three violations during this inspection, including one major equipment issue and two minor administrative violations. Inspector Sojeatta Khim conducted the routine inspection from 1:50 PM to 2:52 PM, finding issues that can be easily corrected without disrupting kitchen operations.

Equipment and Safety Violations

The most significant violation involved an oven positioned slightly outside the required hood overhang. Health officials noted that all cooking equipment must be positioned at least six inches within the hood overhang to ensure proper ventilation and grease capture. This equipment positioning issue, while classified as major, does not pose an immediate food safety risk and can be addressed through repositioning or hood adjustment. The inspector also discovered an unpermitted caterer called 'Crepe Madame' operating within the facility without proper approval. This administrative violation highlights the importance of ensuring all kitchen users have appropriate permits when operating in shared commercial spaces.

Administrative Compliance Issues

Two minor violations related to required documentation posting were identified during the inspection. The facility failed to display mandatory food safety certifications, with the food safety manager not present during the inspection visit. Additionally, business registration and permit to operate documentation were not properly posted as required by health department regulations. These administrative violations are easily correctable and represent standard compliance issues that can be resolved quickly. The facility owner, who was not present during the inspection, will need to coordinate with health officials to ensure proper documentation display and manager certification posting.

Facility Operations Continue

Despite the violations found, the conditional pass allows Collaborative Kitchens Management Services to maintain normal operations while addressing the identified issues. The commercial kitchen serves multiple food businesses and caterers in the Bayview district, providing essential food preparation services to the community. This represents the facility's first recorded inspection, making it a baseline assessment for future health department evaluations. The inspector noted that while violations were present, none posed immediate health risks requiring closure or emergency intervention.

Correction Timeline and Follow-up

The facility must address all violations within the timeframe specified by health officials, with particular attention to the equipment positioning issue. The kitchen can continue serving customers and supporting local food businesses while making these improvements. Health department officials will conduct a follow-up inspection to verify that all violations have been properly corrected. The facility's management must ensure that food safety certifications are prominently displayed and that all equipment meets ventilation requirements before the next routine inspection. The conditional pass demonstrates the health department's balanced approach to food safety regulation, allowing businesses to continue operations while ensuring public health standards are maintained through proper violation correction procedures.