CLOSURE NOTICE
Hornblower Cruises & Events Closed by Health Department
HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS
3 PIER SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111-2037, SF 94111
Financial DistrictNear Embarcadero BART
October 20, 2025
10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
Follow_up Inspection
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited
3
#36
CRITICAL
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
A-Observed silverware stored partially under what appeare to be HVAc ducting in kitchen alcove. Please move shelf holding food contact surfaces out from under the HVAC ducting, but still in the alcove to reduce the likely hood of debris falling unto food contact surfaces. B-Seal bare wood under bar, or in kitchen to render surfaces smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. C-Bar fridge on second floor holding non-PHF at slightly elevated temperature. Please adjust to ensure it is able to hold at or below 41f.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#40
CRITICAL
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
A-Observed waste water drain in walk in (with condenser line plumbed to floor drain) backed up. Please clean, address standing water. Please route waste water line from condenser to provide 1 inch air gap for back flow prevention. B-Observed pan under sink in kitchen, appeared to be in that location for a leak. If leak exists, please repair.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#40
CRITICAL
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
A-Observed waste water drain in walk in (with condenser line plumbed to floor drain) backed up. Please clean, address standing water. Please route waste water line from condenser to provide 1 inch air gap for back flow prevention. B-Observed pan under sink in kitchen, appeared to be in that location for a leak. If leak exists, please repair.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6