CONDITIONAL
Diamond Cafe Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
September 25, 2025
12:45 PM - 1:50 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; PROPER COOLING METHODS; NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS.
Violations Cited
5
#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 old rodent droppings on the ledge at the side of stairs going to basement and on the floor underneath the shelvings and equipments in the basement. IMMEDIATELY clean and sanitize areas affected by rodent droppings. WITHIN 72 HOURS PROVIDE licensed pest control service to eliminate rodent activity in the facility. PROOVIDE copy of pest control service to inspector via email at Katherine.tuazon@sfdph.org
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#27
MINOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed double stacking of uncovered food in the top prep cooler. COS - education provided. Containers of food on top of another uncovered container of food relocated.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Observed no air gap on the waste water line for espresso machine. IMMEDIATELY Provide at least 1 inch air gap between the waste water hose of espresso machine and floor sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#7
MINOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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
Observed cooked minced meat stored in a small metal container stored on top of a food well in top prep cooler measured at 53 Fahrenheit. Per operator meat was on the top prep cooler 3 hours ago. COS - education provided. Minced meat moved inside the prep cooler.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#7
MINOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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
Observed cooked minced meat stored in a small metal container stored on top of a food well in top prep cooler measured at 53 Fahrenheit. Per operator meat was on the top prep cooler 3 hours ago. COS - education provided. Minced meat moved inside the prep cooler.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037