JAN 31
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
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BEN THAI CAFE.
1331 POLK ST · NOB HILL, SAN FRANCISCO
Not yet rated · 10 inspections on record
Only 10 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141 - Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfac
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
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
114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 - Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view
JAN 212025PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
113980, 113984 (a, b, d, e, f), 113986, 114060, 114067 (a, d, e), 114069, 114073, 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c) - Ensure all food is separated and protected from potential cross contamination. Store
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
113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141 - Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfac
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
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
114157, 114159 - 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
114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 - Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view
113969, 113971 - Ensure all food employees are utilizing appropriate hair restraints when handling food
114002, 114002.1 - Rapidly cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Discontinue cooling PHF's at room temperature. Rapid cool by any
114018, 114020 - Discontinue thawing potentially hazardous foods at room temperature or in standing water. Use one of the following approved methods: - Under potable running water of sufficient veloc
113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113973 - Properly wash hands with hand soap and warm water for a minimum of 10 seconds at the hand washing station when beginning work; before handling food/equipme
Violation noted (details not available)
MAY 12023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
Proper cooling methods
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips
Food separated and protected
SEP 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 10/11/2022 ]
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 10/11/2022 ]
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 9/27/2022 ]
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SEP 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 10/4/2021 ]
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 9/29/2021 ]
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 9/14/2021 ]
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 9/29/2021 ]
FEB 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 2/3/2021 ]
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 2/3/2021 ]
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