Lime Tree Fails Health Inspection

Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.

A-Hot holding unit was holding yellow curry at 133.7F, curry was re-heated to 165F. Plese ensure hot holding unit is holding PHF at 135F or above, and that any re-heated food is re-heated to 165F prior to serving. B-Prep top was holding at 44.9F. Shrimp, noodles, meat all 44.7 to 44.9. Thermostat adjusted at time of inspection. Please ensure refrigerator is holding at or below 41F. Food safety guide and sticker provided.

Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.

Please work to deep clean in, under, around, and behind all cooking equipment. Scrub, scour, degrease using soap. Observed accumulated cooking grease at cook linen and behind equipment.

Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

A-Please repair leak on spigot at 3 basin sink. B-Please repair or remove any non-operational equipment. C-Please repair door to 1 door glass refrigerator so it is not held closed with a bungee cord. D-Please discontinue re-using containers not intended for repeat use food storage (plastic jars). Purchase approved containers from commercial restaurant supply store intended for food storage in restaurants which are sufficiently durable. E-Please seal all bare wood to render surface smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable. 114182

Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.

Please provide vermin proofing for doors to ware washing room and rear door of kitchen such that rodents do not have access to facility. No evidence of rodents in this facility by droppings observed through missing wall/door of adjoining building in alley. 114281, 114282 - NOTES All refrigeration other than prep top 41F, water above 120F at 3 basin sink, adequate sanitizer in sanitizer bucket and ware washing Michael Mooney Inspector (415) 252-3802 Inspector Phone michael.mooney@sfdph.org Inspector Email Siok Tjong Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/29/2025 LIME TREE Permit Name 450 IRVING ST A, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) machine, no evidence of vermin in facility, no cooling violations, no food handling or hand washing violations, all hand wash stations had soap, paper towels and warm water. Kitchen, ware washing room, restroom lack cove base and approved finishes in some locations. Michael Mooney Inspector (415) 252-3802 Inspector Phone michael.mooney@sfdph.org Inspector Email Siok Tjong Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3

Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.

Please provide vermin proofing for doors to ware washing room and rear door of kitchen such that rodents do not have access to facility. No evidence of rodents in this facility by droppings observed through missing wall/door of adjoining building in alley. 114281, 114282 - NOTES All refrigeration other than prep top 41F, water above 120F at 3 basin sink, adequate sanitizer in sanitizer bucket and ware washing Michael Mooney Inspector (415) 252-3802 Inspector Phone michael.mooney@sfdph.org Inspector Email Siok Tjong Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/29/2025 LIME TREE Permit Name 450 IRVING ST A, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) machine, no evidence of vermin in facility, no cooling violations, no food handling or hand washing violations, all hand wash stations had soap, paper towels and warm water. Kitchen, ware washing room, restroom lack cove base and approved finishes in some locations. Michael Mooney Inspector (415) 252-3802 Inspector Phone michael.mooney@sfdph.org Inspector Email Siok Tjong Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3