DARREN'S CAFE.

SF Health Dept

2731 TAYLOR ST · NORTH BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).

10 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Sep 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
44
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
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
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
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
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
Food Storage & Handling
114012, 114093 - Provide "Consumer Advisory?" using DISCLOSURE (*) and a REMINDER: "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
MAR 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
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
Other
113977 - Discontinue allowing employees to eat, drink, or smoke in any work area
Food Storage & Handling
114012, 114093 - Provide "Consumer Advisory" using DISCLOSURE (*) and a REMINDER: "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness,
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
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
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
JUL 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Food Storage & Handling
114012, 114093 - Provide "Consumer Advisory" using DISCLOSURE (*) and a REMINDER: "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness,
Sanitation
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
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
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
Food 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
JUN 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
Sanitation
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
Food 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
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
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
Food Temperature
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
Food Storage & Handling
114012, 114093 - Provide "Consumer Advisory" using DISCLOSURE (*) and a REMINDER: "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness,
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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
MAR 3
2023
PASS · 0 violations
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FEB 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/3/2023 ]
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/3/2023 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 3/3/2023 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/3/2023 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 3/3/2023 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/3/2023 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 3/3/2023 ]
Chemical Safety
Toxic substances properly identified; stored & used [ date violation corrected: 3/3/2023 ]
MAY 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 2/13/2023 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 2/13/2023 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 2/13/2023 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 2/13/2023 ]
APR 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
Low Risk Sanitation
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
MAR 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper storage use or identification of toxic substances
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
AUG 30
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces

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