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Octavia Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection

OCTAVIA 1701 OCTAVIA ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109, SF 94109 Nob HillamericanNear Van Ness Muni
November 21, 2025 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor
3
Corrected On Site

Inspector's Report

Inspector found rodent droppings in dry storage and kitchen areas, along with black mold-like substance inside two ice machines. Additional violations included dirty fan guards in walk-in cooler, improper cooking setup without exhaust hood, and broken hot water supply at handwash sink. Most violations were corrected on site with cleaning initiated, though plumbing repair required by November 28th.

Violations Cited

5
#23
CORRECTED CRITICAL
No Insects, Rodents, Birds or Nonservice Animals
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
ELIMINATE rodents from facility. Clean/remove all mouse droppings and sanitize contaminated areas with dilute bleach solution. Seal all cracks, gaps, and holes throughout the facility. Foam is not approved use metal plate or 1/4 wire mesh. Observed rodent droppings along the wall in dry storage area, on the rack shelves and under the oven on the floor in kitchen area. COS- Cleaning of surface was initiated at the time of inspection. continue to work with pest control. Operator showed the pest control report dated 11/10/2025.
#14
CORRECTED MAJOR
Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and Sanitized
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
CLEAN Inside of ice machine to avoid contamination of ice inside ice machine. Observed black mold like spotty substance inside the interior of two ice machines in the kitchen area. COS- Cleaning was initiated at the time of inspection.
#37
CORRECTED MAJOR
Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas, Use
Observed pot of oil containing vegetables cooking on a heater without any exhaust hood. COS- Operator relocated the pot of oily vegetable under the hood.
#40
MAJOR
Plumbing; Proper Backflow Devices
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
REPAIR the hot hand sink knob in front kitchen to have hot water supply.
#40
MAJOR
Plumbing; Proper Backflow Devices
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
REPAIR the hot hand sink knob in front kitchen to have hot water supply.

Inspector Information

Received By Jack Irving
Follow-up Required November 28, 2025
Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health