Betty Lou's Seafood & Grill
318 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA · North Beach · Restaurant
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Mixed record — 0 of 3 inspections passed
2025-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Reinspection 9 violations CRITICAL ▾
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
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
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
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
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
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
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
Violation noted (details not available)
2025-05-07 Fail Routine 12 violations CRITICAL ▾
FAILED: 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
FAILED: 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
FAILED: 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
FAILED: 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
FAILED: 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
FAILED: 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
FAILED: 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
FAILED: 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
FAILED: 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
FAILED: Violation noted (details not available)
FAILED: Violation noted (details not available)
FAILED: Violation noted (details not available)
2024-08-06 Pass w/ Conditions Routine 8 violations CRITICAL ▾
114074, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.3, 114185.4, 114185.5 - All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and
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
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
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
114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269 - Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing,
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
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
Violation noted (details not available)
2023-06-20 Pass reinspection/followup ▾
No violations found.
2023-06-12 Pass w/ Conditions routine 4 violations ▾
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 6/20/2023 ]
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 6/20/2023 ]
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 6/20/2023 ]
Toxic substances properly identified; stored & used [ date violation corrected: 6/20/2023 ]
2022-12-19 Pass reinspection/followup ▾
No violations found.
2022-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions routine 7 violations ▾
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 12/19/2022 ]
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 12/19/2022 ]
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 12/19/2022 ]
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 12/19/2022 ]
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 12/19/2022 ]
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 12/19/2022 ]
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 12/19/2022 ]
2022-05-10 Pass reinspection/followup ▾
No violations found.
2022-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions routine 4 violations ▾
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 12/12/2022 ]
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 5/10/2022 ]
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 5/10/2022 ]
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 5/10/2022 ]
2021-08-31 Pass w/ Conditions routine 6 violations ▾
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2022 ]
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2022 ]
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2022 ]
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2022 ]
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2022 ]
Toxic substances properly identified; stored & used [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2022 ]
2020-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions routine 4 violations ▾
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 8/31/2021 ]
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 8/31/2021 ]
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 8/31/2021 ]
Toxic substances properly identified; stored & used [ date violation corrected: 8/31/2021 ]
2019-09-30 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled 2 violations ▾
Moderate risk food holding temperature
Low risk vermin infestation
2019-03-11 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled 1 violation ▾
Improper storage use or identification of toxic substances
2017-07-14 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled 2 violations ▾
High risk food holding temperature
Other moderate risk violation
2016-12-27 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled 3 violations ▾
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
Improper food storage
Low risk vermin infestation
2016-11-18 Pass New Ownership ▾
No violations found.
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