CONDITIONAL
Punch Line San Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
PUNCH LINE SAN FRANCISCO
444 BATTERY ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111, SF 94111
Financial DistrictComedy ClubNear Embarcadero BART
August 26, 2025
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
3
Major
1
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Financial District comedy club passed routine inspection with 4 violations. Lime beverage discarded due to 52F storage, bar handsink obstructed, both warewashing machines low on sanitizer, and old rodent droppings at bar edge.
Violations Cited
4
#14
MAJOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND 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
Low levels of sanitizer in both ware washing machines. Have units serviced to produce 50 ppm chlorine. Manually sanitize dishes until repaired.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#23
CORRECTED
MAJOR
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
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
Few old rodent droppings at edge of bar. Clean and sanitize affected areas, continue to work with licensed pest control.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#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
Bar refrigerator holding lime juice at 52F. One gallon lime beverage discarded. Have unit serviced, do not hold PHF until holding at 41F or below.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#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
Bar refrigerator holding lime juice at 52F. One gallon lime beverage discarded. Have unit serviced, do not hold PHF until holding at 41F or below.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037