SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

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1515 POLK ST · NOB HILL, SAN FRANCISCO

Not yet rated · 12 inspections on record

Only 12 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
4 passed · 8 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 9
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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
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
MINORDocumentation & Training
113947 - Provide training to staff regarding safe food handling practices, adequate allergen knowledge and/or assigned duties
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f) - 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
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
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
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
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
MINOROther
113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279 - Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility
MINORSanitation
114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other t
SERIOUSSanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
MINOROther
Violation noted (details not available)
MAY 31
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
SERIOUSSanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
MINOROther
Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
MINORFood Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
MINOROther
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
OCT 3
2022
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 26
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
Compliance with variance, specialized processes & HACCP [ date violation corrected: 10/3/2022 ]
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 10/3/2022 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 10/3/2022 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
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NOV 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use [ date violation corrected: 11/2/2021 ]
DEC 1
2020
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 11/17/2020 ]
MINOROther
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display [ date violation corrected: 11/17/2020 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 12/1/2020 ]
APR 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
SERIOUSOther
Insufficient hot water or running water
MINORDocumentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
APR 23
2018
PASSED
0 violations
APR 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
SERIOUSFood Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
JUN 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
MINORFood Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
MINORFood Storage & Handling
Improper storage use or identification of toxic substances
MINORPlumbing & Waste
Improper or defective plumbing
MINORSanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings

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