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335 KEARNY ST · FINANCIAL DISTRICT-SOUTH BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

15 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
32
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Sanitation
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,
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
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
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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
MAY 22
2024
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
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
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
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
Employee 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
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
APR 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
Documentation & Training
Permit & License Certificate available
Plumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices
Plumbing & Waste
Toilet facilities: facilities properly maintained
MAR 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 4/3/2023 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 4/3/2023 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 4/3/2023 ]
SEP 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
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JUL 29
2020
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 7/23/2020 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 7/29/2020 ]
AUG 21
2019
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Low Risk Pest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
JUN 4
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Pest Activity
High risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
MAY 10
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 7
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 2
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 27
2018
PASS · 0 violations

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