BARBARA PINSERIA & COCKTAIL BAR.

SF Health Dept

431 COLUMBUS AVE · CHINATOWN, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).

9 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Oct 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
30
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations
Sanitation
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
Employee 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
Pest Activity
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
Pest Activity
114254-114254.2 - Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances
Food 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
Documentation & 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
Sanitation
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
Other
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
Sanitation
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
Food Storage & Handling
114039-114039.5 - Maintain shell fish tags with the stock until the container is empty. Retain all shell fish tags for at least 90 days in chronological order. Discontinue commingling (blending togeth
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
JUN 5
2025
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Pest Activity
114254-114254.2 - Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances
Pest 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
MAR 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Other
- Submit additional documents as instructed
Facility 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
Sanitation
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
Pest 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
MAY 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Low Risk Other
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
Documentation & Training
Permit & License Certificate available
Other
Food separated and protected
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MAY 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Low Risk Other
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
Documentation & Training
Permit & License Certificate available [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
Pest Activity
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
FEB 27
2019
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 11
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 16
2018
PASS · 0 violations

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