CONDITIONAL
House Of Pancakes Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
HOUSE OF PANCAKES
937 TARAVAL ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94116-2422, SF 94116
ParksideNear West Portal Muni
October 14, 2025
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited
4
#23
MAJOR
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 flies in the back area where all the preparations are being performed. Eliminate all vermin activity by safe, effective, and legal means.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#7
MAJOR
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 beef broth being held inside of a pot located on top of an induction burner (that is not underneath an exhaust hood) with an internal temperature of 104*F. Per PIC
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#26
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Discontinue thawing frozen meats at room temperature. Always store in a fridge even if it's just to soften the meats for cutting. Observed two boxes of meats behind the prep-top fridge with no temperature controls.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#26
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Discontinue thawing frozen meats at room temperature. Always store in a fridge even if it's just to soften the meats for cutting. Observed two boxes of meats behind the prep-top fridge with no temperature controls.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419