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Bento Taro

Other food place · San Francisco, CA

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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

No problems found · Health department inspection, · Apr 9, 2026

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  3. Show what you did

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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: HSC 113947.1, Food Code 6-501.112, Food Code 2-301.15.

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Inspections

From San Francisco Department of Public Health · 9 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 7, 2026

The health department visited 2 times in the last 12 months (2 other).

The department inspects each food facility on its own schedule and posts a green, yellow or red placard after each inspection.

Every visit

  1. LatestApr 9, 2026Pass

    This one: a visit on Apr 9, 2026.

    No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.

  2. EarlierFeb 10, 2026Pass

    2 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Hot food below 135°F

      The department's words

      7 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

      Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      No certified food protection manager on record

      The department's words

      1b Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card

      Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

  3. EarlierOct 1, 2025Pass

    No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.

  4. EarlierSep 4, 2025Pass

    No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.

  5. EarlierSep 2, 2025Pass

    2 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Hot food below 135°F

      The department's words

      7 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

      Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      No certified food protection manager on record

      The department's words

      1b Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card

      Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

  6. EarlierAug 6, 2025Pass

    2 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      No certified food protection manager on record

      The department's words

      1b Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card

      Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Hot food below 135°F

      The department's words

      7 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

      Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

  7. EarlierJul 29, 2025Pass

    4 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      No certified food protection manager on record

      The department's words

      1b Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card

      Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Hot food below 135°F

      The department's words

      7 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

      Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Pests seen inside: flies

      The department's words

      23 No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals

      Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insec

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Hand sink not ready to use

      The department's words

      6 Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible

      Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible at all times.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

  8. EarlierApr 29, 2025New Ownership (R)Pass

    No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.

  9. EarlierApr 24, 2025New Ownership (I)Pass

    3 violations listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (3)

    • Hood filters need cleaning

      The department's words

      37 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use

      Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inches beyond all cooking equipment. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. Adequate lighting shall be prov

    • Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed

      The department's words

      36 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use

      All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination.

    • Equipment in poor repair

      The department's words

      35 Equipment approved; clean; installed; good repair; capacity

      Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in good repair. Ensure all appliances are NSF-approved, commercial grade, durable, and easily cleanable.

Source: San Francisco Department of Public Health. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)

What you can do

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  1. Let Bento Taro know

    Ask for the manager. Bento Taro can only fix what it knows about.

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    We are not the health department. You can report to them on their site. Report to San Francisco Department of Public Health (opens the department's site)

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About this record

The city's open data lists each violation with the department's standard wording. The inspector's own notes are in the report on the department's lookup: search for the name.

Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.

San Francisco gives each inspection a result, not a score, so there is no typical range to show.

San Francisco posts a green, yellow or red placard after each inspection. Green, Pass: zero to 1 major violations at the inspection. Yellow, Conditional Pass: 2 or more major violations, corrected at the inspection, and a reinspection follows. Red, Closure: health hazards or major violations that can't be fixed right away. There is no score or letter grade.

Listed as
H24R - RESTAURANT UNDER 1,000 SQFT
Result
Pass
Source
San Francisco Department of Public Health

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Questions about Bento Taro

When was Bento Taro last inspected?

The health department last inspected Bento Taro on Apr 9, 2026.

What did the health department find at Bento Taro?

The health department listed no violations on Apr 9, 2026.

How often does San Francisco inspect restaurants?

The department inspects each food facility on its own schedule and posts a green, yellow or red placard after each inspection.

What does a critical item mean?

Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department marked none as critical.