ROUTINE INSPECTION
OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW OWNER: 386 South First, Inc. FACILITY NAME: Era Lounge The applicant has completed the change of ownership application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP13. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,435.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 03/01/2026 - 02/28/2027. This report serves as a temporary permit, however, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. *Permit condition: 2nd floor bar is not approved for use. Must submit to Plan Check Department for approval by 3/2/26. Okay to Operate. Post permit in public view. Structural Review inspection conducted on 02/06/2026. Prior to the installation of any new equipment, submittal is required to Plan Check. Plan check consultation hours are Monday – Friday: 730AM-10AM and afternoon by appointment only at address above. Additional information on Plan Check Program is available at http://www.ehinfo.org/ Any installation of new equipment, without prior notification to district specialist/Plan Check is subject to impound. Unapproved equipment will not be allowed for use. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. Food Safety Manager Certificate and Food Handler cards shall be available for review. Facility shall notify district specialist should there be a change of number of employees or change in menu. District specialist shall be notified prior to the addition, replacement, or removal of any equipment. Facility is recommended to have professional pest control services. *A risk factor Assessment/Structural Review was provided during non-operation hours. Provided inspection, discussion and education focused on observed and non-observed risk factors know to contribute to foodborne illness.
2 reported violations
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
1) Ambient temperature of bar under counter coolers measured between 44-50F. No PHFs stored in units. 2) Multiple inoperable refrigeration units throughout facility, including: 1 True 2 door upright cooler -downstairs storage room- inoperable 2 True two door prep coolers- kitchen - inoperable 1 walk in cooler - used as storage- inoperable- back 1 True single door under counter cooler - front service station -inoperable 1 True two door upright freezer - back warewash area - inoperable 1 True single door under counter cooler - kitchen - inoperable 1 Perlick single door under counter wine cooler - downstairs bar - inoperable [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Repair, replace, or remove refrigeration units.
- K48: Plan review
2nd floor bar is not approved for use. (SR0877349) Must submit to Plan Check Department for approval by 3/2/26. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements.