CONDITIONAL
The Socialite Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
THE SOCIALITE
79 JEFFERSON ST San Francisco CA 94133, SF 94133
North BeachNear Powell-Mason Cable Car
October 9, 2025
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Routine Inspection
7
Total Violations
3
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited
7
#23
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
Slight rodent activity observed near front window in corner, consult with pest control, work to eliminate vermin. Clean and sanitize affected areas.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#27
MAJOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed ground beef, whole pork, fish and chicken stored on same shelf in walk in. Please separate food according to minimum internal cooing temperature to avoid cross contamination. - NOTES If you intend to modify menu., layout, equipment or operations such as install a pass through window, please contact SFDPH for review and approval prior to purchasing equipment, materials, or starting any contruction or remodel. Michael Mooney Inspector (415) 252-3802 Inspector Phone michael.mooney@sfdph.org Inspector Email Sandeep Gill Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#7
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
Pizza prep top stocked 2 hours earlier was holding at 48F, all food moved to working refrigeration. Please ensure all potentially hazardous food is held at or below 41f. Please have refrigerator serviced to verify that it holding at or below 41F and call inspector for follow up.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
Facility had been open for more than 4 hours without sanitizer bucekts set up. Sanitizer bucekts set up (1 per station) during inspection ,.food safety guides in English and Spanish provided. Please ensure sanitizer bucekts are set up at all times when facility is open, and changed every 4 hours or as needed. Train staff on use of test strips. Ware wash machine in bar is producing low sanitizer, sanitizer reservoir says ammonia. Ware wash machine in kitchen is producing 50 ppm chlorine. Observed heavy buildup of grime inside ice machine, please clean and sanitize, train staff to clean and check bi weekly. Discard ice or use for cooling, resume service of ice once machine is cleaned and sanitized per manufacturer's guidelines. 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#21
MINOR
HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
No hot water available at hand wash sink next to 3 basin sink, please repair and maintain.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#26
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed beef, chicken, shrimp thawing by being left on counter. Traning on proper thawing provided, items relocated to refrigerator. Michael Mooney Inspector (415) 252-3802 Inspector Phone michael.mooney@sfdph.org Inspector Email Sandeep Gill Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/09/2025 THE SOCIALITE Permit Name 79 JEFFERSON ST, San Francisco, CA 94133 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output)
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#26
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed beef, chicken, shrimp thawing by being left on counter. Traning on proper thawing provided, items relocated to refrigerator. Michael Mooney Inspector (415) 252-3802 Inspector Phone michael.mooney@sfdph.org Inspector Email Sandeep Gill Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/09/2025 THE SOCIALITE Permit Name 79 JEFFERSON ST, San Francisco, CA 94133 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output)
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419