Pilot Project Brewing

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 9, 2025 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 - observed mechanical ventilation in the men's bathroom to not be functional at time of inspection. Instructed to service and maintain in good repair to provide adequate ventilation.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 - observed two (2) of three (3) managers with no allergen awareness training. Instructed manager to ensure all certified food managers complete and maintain allergen awareness training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Jun 17, 2025 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed blank copies of employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to maintain policy with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation, #7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two (2) door prep cooler in main kitchen to currently be not functioning correctly, with the unit cold holding at 52.7f. Unit was not in use at time of inspection, and manager stated they are awaiting repairs for the following day. Observed the exterior walk in beer/drink cooler to be undergoing maintenance while lines are installed, and is currently functioning at 70f. Unit not in use at this time. Prep two (2) door cooler and walk in beer/drink cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instructed not to use bothg until cooler/equipment is able to maintain temperatures of at least 41f and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation, 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the overhead exhaust system to have a protective plastic layer on the right side that is torn and peeling. Observed protective plastic layer that is torn on the doors of the two deep fryers and on the ice bin in the basement bar area. Instructed manager to remove and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the dish washing room to be leaking onto the floor below, creating a small puddle. Instructed to service and maintain in good repair. Observed the left side hand sink in the women's bathroom (one of two sinks) to have low water pressure. Instructed manager to service and provide adequate pressure.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash cans in the women's bathroom at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a covered trash can in all unisex and female bathrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed condensate pipe/exposed pipe dripping onto the floor and not into an available floor drain behind the ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to service and direct line to allow for appropriate drainage to eliminate any spillage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation in the men's bathroom to not be functional at time of inspection. Instructed to service and maintain in good repair to provide adequate ventilation.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two (2) of three (3) managers with no allergen awareness training. Instructed manager to ensure all certified food managers complete and maintain allergen awareness training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. May 30, 2025 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations