Orchids Cafe
1031 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127 · Oceanview-Merced-Ingleside · Restaurant
View official record on city data portal →
Mixed record — 4 of 13 inspections passed
2025-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Reinspection 8 violations CRITICAL ▾
114067(f, g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125) - Provide an approved warewashing facility. Obtain chlorine test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer s
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
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
114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e] - Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in clean water with sanitizer or use only once; sepa
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
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
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
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
2024-10-10 Pass w/ Conditions Reinspection 19 violations CRITICAL ▾
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
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
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
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
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
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
114254-114254.2 - Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances
114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e] - Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in clean water with sanitizer or use only once; sepa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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., - F
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
Violation noted (details not available)
Violation noted (details not available)
Violation noted (details not available)
2024-10-09 Fail Routine 2 violations CRITICAL ▾
FAILED: - IMMEDIATE HEALTH PERMIT SUSPENSION AND CLOSURE The permit to operate the above named food facility is hereby temporarily suspended, and the facility is ordered immediately closed under the authority
FAILED: 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
2022-06-27 Pass reinspection/followup ▾
No violations found.
2022-06-15 Fail routine 8 violations CRITICAL ▾
FAILED: Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
FAILED: No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 6/27/2022 ]
FAILED: Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 6/15/2022 ]
FAILED: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
FAILED: Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
FAILED: No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 6/27/2022 ]
FAILED: Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 6/15/2022 ]
FAILED: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
2021-07-21 Pass reinspection/followup ▾
No violations found.
2021-07-01 Pass w/ Conditions routine 4 violations ▾
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 6/15/2022 ]
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 6/15/2022 ]
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 7/21/2021 ]
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use [ date violation corrected: 7/21/2021 ]
2020-10-28 Pass w/ Conditions routine 3 violations ▾
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 7/1/2021 ]
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 7/1/2021 ]
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 7/1/2021 ]
2019-08-28 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled 1 violation ▾
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
2019-02-28 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled 3 violations ▾
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
No thermometers or uncalibrated thermometers
Foods not protected from contamination
2018-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled 5 violations ▾
Permit license or inspection report not posted
Moderate risk food holding temperature
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Improper thawing methods
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
2018-04-09 Pass New Ownership - Followup ▾
No violations found.
2018-03-05 Pass New Ownership ▾
No violations found.
Data sourced from SF Dept. of Public Health ·
Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency.
· How we score
View official record on city data portal →
Eat or Beat scores are independent editorial analysis of public records and do not represent official government ratings.