CONDITIONAL
Publico #2 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
November 12, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspection revealed shredded cheese stored at unsafe temperatures (46-49°F) in malfunctioning cooler drawer, requiring immediate ice bath correction. Food safety manager certificate and handler cards were not posted on premises. Additional violations included improper food storage with fries next to raw eggs and unapproved fly traps in kitchen.
Violations Cited
5
#35
MAJOR
Equipment Approved: Clean; Installed; Good Repair; Capacity
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
Malfunctioning cooktop under counter coolers. Service/repair the cooktop under counter coolers by the hood to ensure safe cold holding of PHFs at 41°F and below.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#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 shredded cheese inside oven drawer cooler at elevated temperatures between 46-49°F. Per PIC, this oven cooler has been having issues and a work order was placed to repair it. Instructed PIC to relocate the cheese away from this cooler for safe cold holding at 41°F and below. PIC setup an ice bath for the food items above.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#1B
MINOR
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
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
Observed no food safety manager's certificate and food handler cards posted. Per PIC, the owner has copies of the cards and certificate.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#27
CORRECTED
MINOR
Food Separated and Protected
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed bags of fries improperly stored on next to trays of raw eggs inside the reach in cooler. PIC relocated the fries away from the raw eggs.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#27
CORRECTED
MINOR
Food Separated and Protected
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed bags of fries improperly stored on next to trays of raw eggs inside the reach in cooler. PIC relocated the fries away from the raw eggs.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
Inspector Information
Email
roy.bwogi@sfdph.org
Received By
zeeshan ansari