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SCHROEDER'S 240 FRONT ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111, SF 94111 Financial DistrictNear Embarcadero BART
August 28, 2025 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM Follow_up Inspection
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
6
Minor

Violations Cited

8
#23
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.
Observed old rodent droppings underneath the stairs in the basement. No other evidence of vermin was observed in the facility.
#36
CRITICAL
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
Observed several compressed cylinders to be unrestrained to a rigid structure.
#14
MINOR
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.
Observed two (2) dish machines at bar to measure 0 ppm chlorine.
#18
MINOR
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE, SPECIALIZED PROCESSES & HACCP (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Observed ULTRAVAC vaccum sealer in basement preparation kitchen. Observed the following foods to be stored in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) for more than 48 hours: - steaks dated 8-23 to 8-25 - duck dated 8-18 - sausage dated 8-22
#29
MINOR
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND USED
Observed household use Ortho insect spray on the floor underneath the bar.
#44
MINOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
Observed ceiling tiles in main kitchen to not be approved-- ceiling tiles were absorbent.
#7
MINOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
Observed the following cold holding violations at bottom drawer of undercounter refrigerator at kitchen entrance: - chicken cutlets at 50F - pork cutlets at 47F - chicken wings at 48F
#7
MINOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
Observed the following cold holding violations at bottom drawer of undercounter refrigerator at kitchen entrance: - chicken cutlets at 50F - pork cutlets at 47F - chicken wings at 48F

Inspector Information

Inspector Alyssa Manzano
Received By Che Walton
Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health