PASS
Cheese Steak Shop: Temperature & Rodent Issues Fixed - Pass
December 3, 2025
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found cooked pork at unsafe temperature (51°F) and old mouse droppings in storage areas and under counter. Facility also lacked required quaternary ammonia test strips for sanitizer monitoring.
Violations Cited
3
#23
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
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
Observed few old mouse droppings on the following locations. 1) floor next to water heater in back storage area 2) Underneath sales counter. COS- Cleaning was initiated at time of inspection. Last pest control service was done on 11/21/2025.
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
Observed cooked pork in the container temping 51F in plastic container at room temperature at food prep table. As per PIC it was out 20 minutes ago and will be used in sandwiches. COS- Operator relocated items under drawer cooler.
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
Observed cooked pork in the container temping 51F in plastic container at room temperature at food prep table. As per PIC it was out 20 minutes ago and will be used in sandwiches. COS- Operator relocated items under drawer cooler.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
Inspector Information
Email
usman.javaid@sfdph.org
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