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CONDITIONAL

The Melt Gets Conditional Pass on Reinspection

THE MELT , SF 94102 TenderloinNear Powell St BART/Muni
September 24, 2025 5:10 PM - 5:15 PM Reinspection Inspection
3
Total Violations
3
Minor
3
Corrected On Site

Inspector's Report

Inspector found issues including: ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE.

Violations Cited

3
#26
CORRECTED MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
Chicken thawing in stagnant water at prep sink.
#6
CORRECTED MINOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
Repair electronic hand dryer in left-side customer rest room. Provide paper towels in this rest room until dryer is repaired.
#6
CORRECTED MINOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
Repair electronic hand dryer in left-side customer rest room. Provide paper towels in this rest room until dryer is repaired.

Inspector Information

Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health