SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

BAMBOO RESTAURANT.

1441 POLK ST · NOB HILL, SAN FRANCISCO

Not yet rated · 14 inspections on record

Only 14 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
5 passed · 9 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1 - 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 inc
JAN 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1 - 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 inc
SERIOUSFacility Condition
114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114069(b) - Elevate all food at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination. Properly label bulk ingredient/food containers with common name
CRITICALSanitation
114123, 114197, 114328(o) - Eliminate sewage backflow into the facility. Clean and sanitize all areas contaminated with sewage with a bleach solution (1 cup bleach per 9 cups water).Hire a licensed pl
MINORDocumentation & Training
113947.1-113947.6, 113948 - 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 cer
CRITICALPest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
MINOREmployee Hygiene
113969, 113971 - Ensure all food employees are utilizing appropriate hair restraints when handling food
MINORSanitation
114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182 - Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in
SERIOUSFood Temperature
113996, 113998, 114037, 114429, 114429.3, 114429.5 - 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
SERIOUSSanitation
114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e] - 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; sepa
MINOROther
Violation noted (details not available)
JUN 1
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 6/1/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 6/1/2023 ]
NOV 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2022 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2023 ]
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NOV 1
2021
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2021 ]
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2021 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2022 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2021 ]
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 10/25/2021 ]
DEC 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 12/4/2020 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 10/25/2021 ]
SERIOUSSanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 10/25/2021 ]
JUN 1
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
MINORSanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Improper cooling methods
DEC 21
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 17
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
MINORSanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
SERIOUSOther
Foods not protected from contamination
OCT 27
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
MINORSanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities

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