NEW REGENT CAFE.

SF Health Dept

638 PACIFIC AVE · CHINATOWN, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

11 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
62
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Employee Hygiene
113969, 113971 - Ensure all food employees are utilizing appropriate hair restraints when handling food
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
1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1 - Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inc
Other
114087, 114089, 114090, 114094, 114094.5, 114365.2 - Discontinue misbranding foods to mislead consumers
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
MAY 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Other
114087, 114089, 114090, 114094, 114094.5, 114365.2 - Discontinue misbranding foods to mislead consumers
Sanitation
1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1 - Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inc
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
Food Temperature
114000 - Label all potentially hazardous foods for use with Time as a Public Health Control implementation with the date and discard time. The discard time shall be 4 hours after food preparation has
Employee Hygiene
113969, 113971 - Ensure all food employees are utilizing appropriate hair restraints when handling food
OCT 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 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
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
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
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
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
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
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
SEP 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 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,
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
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
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
Chemical Safety
113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254.3, 113975 - Discard all contaminated/adulterated food immediately if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render
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
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
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
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
JUN 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Low Risk Other
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified
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OCT 25
2022
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 10/25/2022 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 6/21/2023 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 10/25/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 6/21/2023 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 6/21/2023 ]
Pest Activity
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 6/21/2023 ]
DEC 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 10/18/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 10/18/2022 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 10/18/2022 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 10/18/2022 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 10/18/2022 ]
JAN 10
2018
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 6
2017
FAIL 9 violations 2 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean unmaintained or improperly constructed toilet facilities
High Risk Pest Activity
High risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Low Risk Sanitation
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
Low Risk Chemical Safety
Improper food labeling or menu misrepresentation
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
OCT 4
2016
PASS · 0 violations

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