FAIL
Cheeseboat Fails Reinspection
November 21, 2025
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Reinspection Inspection
9
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
4
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Reinspection found multiple ongoing violations. Mouse droppings throughout facility - at front counter, in inoperable walk-in cooler, under shelves downstairs. Dead cockroaches on glue traps. Raw ground beef at 45F discarded. No food safety manager, missing food handler cards. Cooler at 52F ambient. Dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer. No probe thermometer. Foods stored on floor.
Violations Cited
9
#23
CRITICAL
Rodents and Cockroaches
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Mouse droppings at front counter, in walk-in cooler, under shelves. Dead cockroaches on glue traps.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#7
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Temperature Violation
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Raw ground beef at 45F - discarded. Cooler ambient at 52F.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#1B
MAJOR
No Food Safety Manager
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
No food safety manager. Most food handler cards missing.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#35
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Equipment Issues
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
Cooler at 52F. Dishwasher not dispensing chlorine. Cracked wooden plates.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#6
MAJOR
No Soap at Handwash
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Lack of soap at handwash sink in kitchen.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#30
MINOR
Food on Floor
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Foods stored on floor in both walk-in coolers.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#32
MINOR
Unlabeled Food
Why This Matters
Without date labels, expired foods may be served. Listeria grows in refrigerated foods over time, especially in deli meats and soft cheeses.
What Was Observed
Bulk bins of sugar and flour unlabeled.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114087, 114089
#37
MINOR
Unshielded Light
What Was Observed
Unshielded fluorescent light above dishwash area.
#37
MINOR
Unshielded Light
What Was Observed
Unshielded fluorescent light above dishwash area.
Inspector Information
Inspector
John Wells
Phone
(415) 252-3801
Email
john.wells@sfdph.org
Received By
Shalva Dzotsenidze
Follow-up Required
December 2, 2025