Larry Flint's Hustler Club Gets Conditional Pass Despite Issues

Larry Flint's Hustler Club in North Beach received a conditional pass during a routine health inspection on November 13, 2025, despite inspectors discovering multiple violations that require immediate attention. The bar establishment at 1031 Kearny Street can continue operating while addressing the cited issues, which include pest control problems, temperature violations, and sanitation concerns.

Inspection Details

During this inspection conducted between 7:00 PM and 7:45 PM, health officials identified six total violations across multiple areas of the facility. The most serious concern involved the discovery of mouse droppings in several locations throughout the upstairs kitchen, including areas near food storage and preparation equipment. Inspectors found mouse droppings on the floor to the left of the Kintera 2-door upright cooler, behind the utensil rack located to the right of the hood, and behind and beneath the dishwashing machine. This violation falls under the critical category as rodent infestations pose significant health risks, with mice producing up to 50 droppings daily that can contain dangerous pathogens including Salmonella and hantavirus. Temperature control issues also surfaced during the inspection, with pepperoni stored at 48 degrees Fahrenheit on the top portion of the left side food preparation cooler in the upstairs kitchen. The potentially hazardous food had been stored at the unsafe temperature for one hour before inspectors moved it to the walk-in cooler to bring it down to the required 41 degrees.

Sanitation and Equipment Concerns

The facility's dishwashing and sanitation systems showed multiple deficiencies that require immediate correction. Inspectors measured zero parts per million of chlorine during the sanitize cycle at the dishwash machine in the bar area, well below the required 50 ppm needed for proper sanitization. This major violation compromises the establishment's ability to properly clean dishes and utensils, potentially allowing harmful bacteria to survive on food contact surfaces. Water temperature problems plagued multiple areas of the facility. The handwash sink in the bar measured only 73 degrees Fahrenheit, falling short of the required 100-108 degree range necessary for effective hand washing. Additionally, the handwash sink in the upstairs restroom near the kitchen failed to provide adequate water flow for proper hand washing procedures. Basic hygiene supplies were also lacking, with inspectors noting the absence of towels at the handwash sink across from the walk-in cooler in the upstairs kitchen. Proper handwashing facilities must include both soap and towels at all times to ensure staff can maintain adequate hygiene standards.

Equipment Maintenance Issues

Maintenance concerns extended to bar equipment, where inspectors observed mold in the soda gun holster at the south end of the bar. This type of contamination can spread harmful microorganisms and requires immediate cleaning and ongoing maintenance to prevent recurrence.

Moving Forward

The conditional pass allows Larry Flint's Hustler Club to continue serving customers near the Powell-Mason Cable Car line while implementing corrective measures. The establishment must address all cited violations and will likely face a follow-up inspection to verify compliance. Management has been directed to clean all mouse droppings, sanitize affected areas, continue regular pest control services, and correct all temperature and sanitation issues identified during the inspection. This represents the facility's first recorded inspection in the city database, making it difficult to assess patterns or improvement trends. The conditional pass status indicates that while violations were found, they are correctable and do not pose an immediate threat requiring closure.