CONDITIONAL
Mahana Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
September 17, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Routine Inspection
6
Total Violations
5
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE.
Violations Cited
6
#21
MAJOR
HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
No hot or cold water available from handwashing sink located in back room. Action Required: Restore water supply to the handwashing sink to ensure it is fully functional with hot water measure in a minimum of 100F
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#26
CORRECTED
MAJOR
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
Observed Cooked packages of chicken thawing at room temperature on 3-compartment sink drain boards. Action Required: use one of the approved methods described above. *COS* educated operator on proper thawing methods.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#27
MAJOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Raw shell eggs held directly above seafood in walk-in refrigerator. Action Required: Store raw shell eggs below seafood and other ready to eat foods to prevent cross contamination.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#6
MAJOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Handwashing sink located in the back room was blocked by buckets stored in front. Action Required: Remove all items blocking access to the handwashing sink and maintain it clear and accessible at all times.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#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
Salmon held in food prep refrigerator measured at 55°F and cut octopus measured at 52°F. Action Required: Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at or below 41°F. Cover food with lids in between breaks in service to prevent temperature loss. *COS* per operator food was just prep and placed there less than an hour ago.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#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
Salmon held in food prep refrigerator measured at 55°F and cut octopus measured at 52°F. Action Required: Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at or below 41°F. Cover food with lids in between breaks in service to prevent temperature loss. *COS* per operator food was just prep and placed there less than an hour ago.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
Inspector Information
Inspector
Farhan Khan
Email
farhan.khan@sfdph.org