CONDITIONAL
Pancake Boy Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
November 10, 2025
12:25 PM - 1:30 AM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor
3
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Multiple refrigeration units failed to maintain proper temperatures, with foods stored between 47-55°F instead of required 41°F or below. Cooked grits and cut sausages were improperly left at room temperature for cooling. Additional violations included lack of chemical test strips, unsanitary wiping cloths, and food debris buildup on equipment surfaces.
Violations Cited
5
#7
CORRECTED
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
Observed 3 door reachin refrigerators across the cooking line measured at 49F to 51F bottom and top inserts measured at 47-50F internal food temperature. Observed pullout reachin refrigerator holding graded soft cheese and cut veggies measured at 52F. Observed up right reachin refrigerator holding produce and another cut veggebles measured at 55F. Your thermometer also reads at 52F. Observed cut sausages measured at 88F, Cooked Grits measured at 125F. Left out on the table top at the cooking/preparation table at room temperature.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#9
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Proper Cooling Methods
Why This Matters
Improper cooling is the #1 cause of restaurant foodborne illness. Clostridium perfringens spores germinate and multiply rapidly during slow cooling.
What Was Observed
Observed cooked grits left out to cool at room temperature on table top counter measured at 125F, operator said they are cooling it down. Sausages that was already cut inside the stainless steel container measured at 88F.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114002, 114002.1
#33
MINOR
Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Food debris observed between refrigeration gaskets, and food grease build up on refrigeration shelves and between gasket.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#34
MINOR
Warewash Facilities: Test Strips
Why This Matters
Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.
What Was Observed
No chemical testing strips when ask during inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
#34
MINOR
Warewash Facilities: Test Strips
Why This Matters
Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.
What Was Observed
No chemical testing strips when ask during inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
Inspector Information
Email
sojeatta.khim@sfdph.org
Received By
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