The San Francisco Department of Public Health conducted routine inspections at several restaurants across the city on April 15. Little Skillet failed to clear the inspection for violations like rodent infestation, sanitary issues, and contaminated food. Based on the health violations, food inspectors ordered the restaurant to shut down.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from a routine inspection conducted on April 15 and may not represent the future inspection status of the San Francisco food establishment.
Highlights
- Little Skillet failed a health inspection conducted by the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
- The routine inspection was performed in several San Francisco restaurants on April 15.
- Food inspectors will carry out follow-up inspections for the observed violations on different dates.
Little Skillet Failed Health Inspection
Inside view and food items at Little Skillet (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 360 Ritch St, San Francisco, CA 94107
- When: April 15, 2025
Little Skillet is known for its African-American cuisine, including fried chicken and waffles. Other menu highlights of the Ritch Street-based eatery are mac & cheese, chicken fried steak, and smothered fries.
On April 15, Little Skillet did not pass a routine inspection conducted by the San Francisco Department of Public Health. For now, it has been asked to stop its operations and close temporarily.
Inspection Findings at Little Skillet
Food inspectors noted multiple health violations at the Soul Food restaurant in their inspection report. Mashed potatoes were being cooked at 103°F and tomatoes at 45°F. The set temperature range by the San Francisco Department of Public Health is 41°F or less for cold food and 135°F or higher for hot-held food.
Corrective action was taken by the staff at Little Skillet during the inspection itself.
After this, officials of the San Francisco Department of Public Health found that pre-cooked cheese sauce was kept in deep plastic containers. Based on the advice of the health officials, cheese sauce was kept in metal pans, which cooled down its temperature.
Food inspectors then found evidence of rodent activity, including contamination of a bag of chia seeds. Rodent droppings were also seen on a rice cooker lid, floor, and shelf area. After the observation, the staff removed the chia seeds and cleaned other infested areas.
However, food inspectors found rodent droppings on the floor between the kitchen door and grease container, which leads to Little Skillet’s Ritch Street location. Droppings were also observed in the Victor Hall area of the establishment. The inspectors then learned that the food facility’s last pest control was done in March.
The inspection report highlighted other problems at Little Skillet, like debris in the dishwasher and liquid on the floor around the cooler. A cracked rice container and a broken stove burner were also found.
Follow-Up Inspection at Little Skillet
Based on its findings, the San Francisco Department of Public Health will perform a follow-up inspection for different violations at Little Skillet. Issues related to equipment, floors, walls, and ceilings have to be corrected by April 16. Whereas, the stove burner will have to be repaired/replaced by April 22.
The San Francisco restaurant has been further given a 15-day period to request a hearing.
