CLOSURE NOTICE
Hard Knox Cafe Closed by Health Department
HARD KNOX CAFE
2448 CLEMENT ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94121, SF 94121
Outer RichmondCafe/BakeryNear 38 Geary Bus
November 4, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Follow_up Inspection
6
Total Violations
1
Major
5
Minor
Inspector's Report
Health inspectors found 6 violation(s) at this Cafe/Bakery during a follow_up inspection. Corrective actions have been ordered.
Violations Cited
6
#7
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
- All fridges are 41 degrees and below.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
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
- All fridges are 41 degrees and below.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
- All fridges are 41 degrees and below.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
What Was Observed
- All fridges are 41 degrees and below.
#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
- All fridges are 41 degrees and below.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#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
- All fridges are 41 degrees and below.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
Inspector Information
Email
jessica.jang@sfdph.org
Received By
Susan Vance