CONDITIONAL
Creative Catering Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
September 30, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Inspector's Report
Routine inspection revealed signs of vermin activity at the catering facility. Inspector also found unsanitized ice machine, dirty floors and walls behind equipment, and missing health license posting. All violations require follow-up.
Violations Cited
4
#23
CRITICAL
No Insects, Rodents, Birds or Nonservice Animals
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
Observed signs of vermin
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#14
MAJOR
Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and Sanitized
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Clean and sanitize ice machine
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#44
MAJOR
Floors, Walls and Ceiling: Built, Maintained and Clean
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Clean floors and walls below and behind equipment
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
#44
MAJOR
Floors, Walls and Ceiling: Built, Maintained and Clean
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Clean floors and walls below and behind equipment
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
Inspector Information
Email
zack.parsons@sfdph.org
Received By
Diana Loyola