NOB HILL CAFE.

SF Health Dept

1152 TAYLOR ST · NOB HILL, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Dec 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 8

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Sanitation

- Food, equipment, or utensils that are found to be unsanitary or in disrepair may be Voluntarily Condemned and Destroyed by the person in charge

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

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

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

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

Other

114087, 114089, 114090, 114094, 114094.5, 114365.2 - Discontinue misbranding foods to mislead consumers

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

SEP 30

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Sanitation

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

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

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

Violation noted (details not available)

Other

Violation noted (details not available)

MAY 2

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations

Other

113953, 113953(b) - Hand sinks shall be sufficient in number and conveniently located so as to be accessible at all times

Facility Condition

114060 - Food on display shall be protected from contamination by approved a sneeze guard (e.g. vertical glass sneezeguard 60" Above Finished Floor)

Sanitation

114099 - Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate the immersion of the largest equipment and utensils

Food Temperature

114192, 113953 - Pressurized warm water shall be provided by all handwashing sinks for a minimum of 15 seconds through a mixing valve or combination faucet. At handwashing sinks where the water temper

Facility Condition

114279, 114281, 114282 - After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-day without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies, e.g. wall-mounted mop rack

Sanitation

114276, 114149, SF Health Code Section 440.5 - A permanent food facility shall provide clean toilet facilities in good repair for use by employees

Sanitation

114192, 113953 - The water supply shall be from a water system approved by the local enforcement agency. , 114244, 114245 - Provide a designated area for refuse, recyclables, and compost separate from

Pest Activity

114266, 114257, 114257.1, 114259 - A food facility shall at all times be constructed, equipped, and maintained, and operated as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds, and vermin, inc

Facility Condition

114193, 114193.1, 114269 - Equipment that discharges liquid waste, e.g. food preparation sinks, dishwashing machines, steam tables, ice machines and bins, espresso machines, walk-in refrigeration unit

Facility Condition

114149.1 - Mechanical exhaust ventilation equipment shall be provided over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors

Food Storage & Handling

114047, 114153 - Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food, on approved shelving with a minimum of 6 inch clearance from the floor

Sanitation

114130, 114169 - All new and used equipment and utensils shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program, e.g. NSF,

Sanitation

114271 - Wall and ceiling finish shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent in all areas where there is food service or preparation, open food storage, warewashing, janitorial servi

Facility Condition

114268 - Floor surfaces shall be coved at the juncture of the floor and wall with a 3/8 inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches

Other

Violation noted (details not available)

Other

Violation noted (details not available)

JUL 27

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 26

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Low Risk Documentation & Training

Demonstration of knowledge

Low Risk Pest Activity

No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals

Chemical Safety

Toxic substances properly identified; stored & used

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NOV 1

2022

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 25

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 HIGH RISK

High Risk Food Temperature

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2022 ]

High Risk Food Temperature

Proper reheating for hot holding [ date violation corrected: 10/25/2022 ]

Low Risk Employee Hygiene

Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 11/2/2022 ]

Low Risk Documentation & Training

Demonstration of knowledge [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2022 ]

Low Risk Other

Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 6/26/2023 ]

Low Risk Pest Activity

No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2022 ]

Sanitation

Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 6/26/2023 ]

Other

Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2022 ]

Food Storage & Handling

Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 6/26/2023 ]

Sanitation

Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2022 ]

Documentation & Training

Permit & License Certificate available [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2022 ]

Documentation & Training

Person in charge present and performs duties [ date violation corrected: 11/2/2022 ]

Plumbing & Waste

Toilet facilities: facilities properly maintained [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2022 ]

Sanitation

Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 11/1/2022 ]

NOV 4

2021

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 26

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 HIGH RISK

High Risk Food Temperature

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 11/4/2021 ]

Sanitation

Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 11/4/2021 ]

JUL 1

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Moderate Risk Food Temperature

Moderate risk food holding temperature

OCT 6

2017

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 3

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 26

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 HIGH RISK

High Risk Food Temperature

Improper cooling methods

High Risk Food Temperature

High risk food holding temperature

Moderate Risk Other

Foods not protected from contamination

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