PASS
Nite Cap Passes Health Inspection with Violations
November 19, 2025
1:50 PM - 2:30 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Routine inspection found small number of rodent droppings under bar corner, heavy mold inside ice machine, and inadequate sanitizer levels in ware washing machine producing less than 50 ppm chlorine. Hot water temperature at 3-basin sink measured only 116°F, below required 120°F minimum. All violations correctable with proper cleaning, equipment servicing, and pest control follow-up.
Violations Cited
5
#23
CRITICAL
Rodent Activity Detected
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 small number of rodent droppings under corner of bar near blue light. Please clean and sanitize, work with licensed pest control to ensure facility is free from vermin.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#14
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized
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
Sanitizer bucket was set up with inadequate level of sanitizer, however corrected on site by PIC during inspection. Observed heavy mold like substance inside ice machine, please clean and sanitize per manufacturer's guidelines, discard ice and clean machine prior to using ice for customers. Observed ware washing machine was producing less than 50 ppm chlorine on final rinse. Please have machine serviced to verify 50 ppm chlorine, send report to District inspector, train staff to use sanitizer test strips. Please sanitize glasses in basin of 3 basin sink with 50 ppm bleach water solution.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#21
MAJOR
Insufficient Hot Water Temperature
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
Maximum water temperature at 3 basin sink was 116F at time of inspection. Please provide water at 120F at all times.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#1B
MINOR
Food Handler Card Not Available
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Unable to verify presence of food handler card, per PIC she has food handler card however it is not available. Please ensure all staff have food handler cards available at any time during inspection. Please retain onsite for future inspections.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#1B
MINOR
Food Handler Card Not Available
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Unable to verify presence of food handler card, per PIC she has food handler card however it is not available. Please ensure all staff have food handler cards available at any time during inspection. Please retain onsite for future inspections.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
Inspector Information
Email
michael.mooney@sfdph.org
Received By
abigail thomas