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2problems found
2 problems found · Health department inspection, · Apr 17, 2026
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- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer 39How to fixFix it
- Thermometer missing or reading wrong 38How to fixFix it
Source: San Francisco Department of Public Health
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Next: Wiping cloths left out of sanitizerThe health department found: “Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in…”
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 3-304.14, Food Code 3-302.11, Food Code 4-301.12.
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Keep the bucket strong
From Food Code 3-304.14
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Inspections
From San Francisco Department of Public Health · 16 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 7, 2026
The health department visited once in the last 12 months (1 other).
The department inspects each food facility on its own schedule and posts a green, yellow or red placard after each inspection.
Every visit
LatestApr 17, 2026Pass
This one: Pass, inspected Apr 17, 2026.
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in clean water with sanitizer or use only once; separate sanitizing containers shall be provided for wiping cloths used with raw animal foods.
Food Code 3-304.14
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Keep the bucket strong
- Wet cloths sit in sanitizer between uses: chlorine 50–99 ppm, or quat at label strength.
- Test with the cloths in the bucket when you mix it and every 2 hours.
- Remake it at once if it tests low or has food or dirt in it. Never just add more sanitizer to a dirty bucket.
From Food Code 3-304.14
Keep cloths apart
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Wiping cloths and sanitizer buckets
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Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
38 Thermometers provided and accurate
Maintain onsite an accurate, easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available. A display thermometer +/- 2F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines.
Food Code 4-203.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Ice-water method
- 1. Fill a large glass with crushed ice, then add cold water to the top. Stir.
- 2. Put the probe in the center, not touching the sides or bottom. A dial thermometer goes at least 2 inches deep, past the dimple.
- 3. Wait 30 seconds, or until the reading stops moving.
- 4. It should read 32°F. If not, adjust it (dial: turn the nut under the head with a wrench; digital: press reset per the maker). Replace it if it can't be adjusted.
Using and cleaning it
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Thermometers and calibration
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EarlierOct 14, 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.
EarlierOct 3, 2025Pass
3 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
21 Hot and cold running water available
Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility.
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Not critical (2)
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
27 Food separated and protected
Ensure all food is separated and protected from potential cross contamination. Store produce and ready-to-eat foods completely separate or above raw foods including but not limited to raw eggs, fish, meat, ratites, game animals, and poultry. Provide adequate sneeze-guard protection, a container that has a tight fitting and securely attached lid, or dispense food from an approved mechanical dispens
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
34 Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Provide an approved warewashing facility. Obtain chlorine test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer solutions and mechanical dishwasher. Obtain quaternary ammonia test strips to monitor quaternary ammonia sanitizer solutions.
EarlierMar 6, 2025Routine inspectionPass
1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health
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.
EarlierJan 8, 2025Site VisitPass
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.
EarlierNov 26, 2024New 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.
EarlierNov 21, 2024New 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.
EarlierNov 21, 2024Pass
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.
EarlierNov 19, 2024Pass
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.
EarlierNov 19, 2024Pass
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
43 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing
Passthrough window service openings shall be limited to 216 square inches each. The service openings shall not be closer together than 18 inches. Each opening shall be provided with a solid or screened window, equipped with a self-closing device. Screening shall be at least 16 mesh per square inch. Passthrough windows of up to 432 square inches are approved if equipped with an air curtain device.
EarlierNov 19, 2024New Ownership (I)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.
EarlierNov 5, 2024Pass
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
44 Floors, walls and ceiling: built, maintained and clean
Conduits of all types shall be installed within walls as practicable. When otherwise installed, they shall be mounted or enclosed so as to facilitate cleaning.
EarlierNov 5, 2024Pass
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.
EarlierOct 23, 2024Pass
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
43 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing
A food facility shall at all times be constructed, equipped, and maintained, and operated as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds, and vermin, including, but not limited to rodents and insects.
EarlierSep 3, 2024Pass
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.
EarlierJun 13, 2024Pass
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
43 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing
Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
43 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing
Passthrough window service openings shall be limited to 216 square inches each. The service openings shall not be closer together than 18 inches. Each opening shall be provided with a solid or screened window, equipped with a self-closing device. Screening shall be at least 16 mesh per square inch. Passthrough windows of up to 432 square inches are approved if equipped with an air curtain device.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
44 Floors, walls and ceiling: built, maintained and clean
Floor surfaces shall be coved at the juncture of the floor and wall with a 3/8 inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches.
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
34 Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate the immersion of the largest equipment and utensils.
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
43 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing
A food facility shall at all times be constructed, equipped, and maintained, and operated as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds, and vermin, including, but not limited to rodents and insects.
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)
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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.
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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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