CONDITIONAL
Fifth St Cafe Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
November 13, 2025
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Routine inspection revealed expired food safety manager certification and improper hot holding of delivered soup at 125°F without temperature logs. Sanitizer solution was missing at start of inspection but corrected on site.
Violations Cited
3
#7
MAJOR
Improper Hot Holding Temperature
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
Measured a container of soup at 125 degrees Fahrenheit, per staff soup was just delivered about 30 minutes ago and will be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature logs for the food items reheated not available at the facility for review. Ensure to log the date, time, temperature and food names of potentially hazardous delivered via commissary and the temperature logs for foods being reheated. Keep the logs at the facility for review of the inspector.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#14
CORRECTED
MINOR
Food Contact Surfaces Not 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
Observed no sanitation solution available at the beginning of inspection. COS - sanitation solution with 100 ppm chlorine provided.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#14
CORRECTED
MINOR
Food Contact Surfaces Not 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
Observed no sanitation solution available at the beginning of inspection. COS - sanitation solution with 100 ppm chlorine provided.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117