FAIL
Hornblower Cruises & Events Fails Health Inspection
HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS
3 PIER SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111-2037, SF 94111
Financial DistrictNear Embarcadero BART
October 20, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited
3
#7
CORRECTED
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
2 door refrigerator at end of cook line near front of vessel holding at 47F, mostly non PHF, baked goods, whole fruit, shelf stable puddling. Fresh whip cream voluntarily discarded, corrected on site. Please do not store potentially hazardous food in this refrigerator until it is holding at or below 41f. 2 door under counter refrigerator opposite cook lineholding at 43.5, please adjust to ensure it is holding at 41F.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
Bar ware wash machine had low sanitizer at time of inspection, corrected on site. Please train staff to prime and test each ware washing machine daily. 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
Bar ware wash machine had low sanitizer at time of inspection, corrected on site. Please train staff to prime and test each ware washing machine daily. 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117