Modernist Gets Conditional Pass on Reinspection

Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.

Mouse feces observed under shelf in back storage area. Immediately contract with a licensed pest control professional to eliminate rodents from premises. Clean and sanitize all areas affected by rodent feces. Maintain pest control receipts on site for SFDPH review. Per person-in-charge, regular pest control service is coordinated by building management, and no records are in this facility's possession at time of inspection. Monitor for new rodent activity after pest control service. --------------------------------------- REINSPECTION 10-2-2025: Per person-in-charge, facility has not had pest control service as directed by this department. Facility has not provided inspector with any pest control reports. Patrick Wood Inspector (415) 252-3915 Inspector Phone patrick.wood@sfdph.org Inspector Email John Chu Received By Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Insp Date 10/02/2025 Time In 05:00 PM Time Out 05:50 PM Purpose of Inspection Reinspection Follow-up Call On Inspector TBD Date 10/09/2025 or After: MODERNIST Permit Name 139 STEUART ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105 Address Certified Food Manager Owner 139 STEUART LLC unavailable Certification Expiration Date JOHN@MODERNIST.CLUB PIC Email Phone (415) 990-2000 20121533055 LIN 03/31/2026 Expiration Date Interative output Mouse feces still present on floor throughout kitchen.

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

No active cooking taking place at time of inspection. Ambient temperature of refrigeration unit on left side of cook's line (facing ventilation hood) measured 64F, per display type thermometer in unit. Bloated can of crab claw observed in this unit. Can was discarded, along with all other potentially hazardous food (PHF) in this unit. STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN A DIFFERENT UNIT, CAPABLE OF HOLDING PHF AT OR BELOW 41F, UNTIL THIS UNIT IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.

Low temp mechanical dishwasher in back of house kitchen, and at bar, did not dispense chlorine sanitizing solution. Repair both low temperature dishwashers to dispense 50ppm chlorine sanitizing solution. Use three compartment sink to sanitize all multi-use utensils until dishwashers are repaired. ----- Detergent bottle was empty at low-temp mechanical dishwashers in bar area. Replace detergent. --------------------------------------- REINSPECTION 10-2-2025: Dishwasher in back of house has not been repaired. Dishwasher at bar area has been repaired, but dispenses approximately 200ppm chlorine solution as opposed to the proper 50ppm chlorine solution. Facility had chlorine test strips but did not have the reference guide to determine proper concentration. Person-in-charge took photo of inspector's reference guide. Per person-in-charge, no food service is taking place at this time. 114117, 114125(b), 114141

Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.

Obtain chlorine test strips. Ensure low-temp mechanical dishwashers dispense 50ppm chlorine. Ensure sanitizing solution in sanitizer buckets and at 3 compartment sink measures 100ppm chlorine.

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

Repair low temp mechanical dishwashers to dispense 50ppm chlorine sanitizing solution. --------------------------------------- REINSPECTION 10-2-2025: Dishwasher in back area has not been repaired. - NOTES Failure to correct the above violations may result in administrative penalties and/or citation to abatement hearing. Contact inspector with any questions. Patrick Wood Inspector (415) 252-3915 Inspector Phone patrick.wood@sfdph.org Inspector Email John Chu Received By Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3

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

Repair low temp mechanical dishwashers to dispense 50ppm chlorine sanitizing solution. --------------------------------------- REINSPECTION 10-2-2025: Dishwasher in back area has not been repaired. - NOTES Failure to correct the above violations may result in administrative penalties and/or citation to abatement hearing. Contact inspector with any questions. Patrick Wood Inspector (415) 252-3915 Inspector Phone patrick.wood@sfdph.org Inspector Email John Chu Received By Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3