Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern

December 11, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FIRST TOILET. ROOM MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.
code 10Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS, SUCH AS SLICING OF LIMES, BY A MALE BARTENDER.INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS.APPX. 1LBS. SLICED LIMES. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE ON 1ST FL. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3LBS. COOKED GRILLED ONIONS RANGING FROM 70.5F-90.0F ON TOPSIDE OF GRILL AND ON OVERHEAD SHELF AT GRILL. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 3LBS.$8.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 1.5LBS. PARSNIP. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE VACUUM PACKAGE MACHINE.APPX.1.5LBS.$5.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #29.
code 32
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SMALL CONTAINERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET, ON FLOOR UNDER COUNTER AT BAR, UNDER STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT, IN LIQUOR ROOM ON SHELVING UNIT, AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK, AUDIO ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/11/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES TO HANDLE TCS FOODS.
code 46
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER DRAINLINE FROM INSIDE OF HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,UNDER & AROUND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA & BAR AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 2, 2024: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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