CONDITIONAL
Nosh Cafe & Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
August 29, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
4
Major
1
Minor
4
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Routine inspection found expired food safety manager certification and multiple food safety violations. Raw eggs stored at unsafe temperature of 73°F, hand sink missing paper towels, and sanitizer buckets measuring 0 ppm chlorine. Most violations were corrected on site including temperature control, sanitizer concentration, and hand sink hot water availability.
Violations Cited
5
#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
Observed two (2) sanitizer solution buckets to measure 0 ppm at time of inspection. COS: chlorine was added to measure 100 ppm chlorine
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#21
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Hot and Cold Running Water Not 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
Observed hand sink at cooks line to be unable to provide hot and cold water at time of inspection. COS: PIC turned on hot and cold water valves
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#6
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Hand Washing Facilities Not Fully Stocked
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
Observed hand sink at cooks line to be missing paper towels.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Improper 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 raw shelled eggs underneath hood to measure 73F. COS: eggs were returned to the refrigerator
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Improper 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 raw shelled eggs underneath hood to measure 73F. COS: eggs were returned to the refrigerator
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
Inspector Information
Email
alyssa.manzano@sfdph.org
Received By
tarek saidi