CONDITIONAL
The Chapel Sf Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
November 6, 2025
2:20 PM - 4:30 PM
Routine Inspection
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspectors found rodent droppings in multiple locations including under the bar sink and basement areas, pink mold-like substance in the ice machine, and a slow-draining floor sink causing overflow near ice equipment. Additional violations included fruit fly activity, ants in the kitchen, overflowing dumpsters, and dishwashers dispensing no sanitizer.
Violations Cited
7
#22
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Sewage and Wastewater Issues
What Was Observed
Observed the floor sink below the ice machine to be slow draining. The water from the ice machine was observed rushing out of the outlet pipe during a defrost cycle causing splashing/overflow of water. Observed an insufficient air gap between the ice machine outlet and the floor sink.
#23
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Rodent Droppings Found
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
Observed rodent droppings in the following locations: Below the 3 compartment sink in bar 1. On the floor below the stairs in the basement. On the floor by the water heater in the basement. Also observed fruit fly activity in the main bar and ants on the wall above the hand sink in the kitchen.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#14
MAJOR
Food Contact Surfaces Not Clean
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
Observed a pink mold-like substance on the interior of the ice machine. No ice was observed contaminated. Clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#35
MAJOR
Equipment Not Properly Maintained
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
Measured 0 ppm for chlorine at dishwasher at bar 1 and 2. Dishwashers were not in use at time of inspection. Also observed a missing cold handle to the hand sink located in bar 1.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#19
MINOR
Consumer Advisory Missing
What Was Observed
No consumer advisory was provided. Employee stated that hamburgers are cooked to order.
#1B
MINOR
Food Safety Manager Certification
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 an expired Food Manager Certification.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#1B
MINOR
Food Safety Manager Certification
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 an expired Food Manager Certification.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
Inspector Information
Received By
Seth Murray