JOHN'S GRILL.

SF Health Dept

63 ELLIS ST · FINANCIAL DISTRICT-SOUTH BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
38
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
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 Storage & Handling
113980, 113984 (a, b, d, e, f), 113986, 114060, 114067 (a, d, e), 114069, 114073, 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c) - Ensure all food is separated and protected from potential cross contamination. Store
Pest Activity
114067(h), 114123, 114143(a, b), 114256-114256.2, 114256.4, 114257-114257.1, 114259, 114259.2-114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282 - Keep clean and free of litter or rubbish the premises of each food faci
APR 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Food Temperature
114002, 114002.1 - Rapidly cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Discontinue cooling PHF's at room temperature. Rapid cool by any
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
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
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
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
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
MAY 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 6/12/2023 ]
Low Risk Other
Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 6/12/2023 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified
Plumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices
Other
Food separated and protected
APR 21
2022
PASS · 0 violations
APR 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 4/21/2022 ]
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 4/21/2022 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
Other
Plan review [ date violation corrected: 5/31/2023 ]
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JUN 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 4/14/2022 ]
JUL 29
2019
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Improper thawing methods
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
High Risk Pest Activity
High risk vermin infestation
FEB 19
2019
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 5
2019
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
High Risk Pest Activity
High risk vermin infestation
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
APR 16
2018
PASS · 0 violations
APR 9
2018
PASS · 0 violations
APR 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Low Risk Sanitation
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Unpermitted food facility
JAN 27
2017
PASS · 0 violations

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