ORIGINAL JOE'S.

SF Health Dept

601 UNION ST · NORTH BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

21 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
VIOLATIONS
42
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25
2026
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 20
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
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
MAY 14
2025
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 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,
Food Storage & Handling
114039-114039.5 - Maintain shell fish tags with the stock until the container is empty. Retain all shell fish tags for at least 90 days in chronological order. Discontinue commingling (blending togeth
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
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
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
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
114123, 114197, 114328(o) - Eliminate sewage backflow into the facility. Clean and sanitize all areas contaminated with sewage with a bleach solution (1 cup bleach per 9 cups water).Hire a licensed pl
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
AUG 16
2024
PASS · 0 violations
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JAN 17
2024
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 15
2023
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 2/16/2023 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
Other
Thermometers provided and accurate
Other
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips
MAY 24
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 2/6/2023 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
Plumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
AUG 25
2021
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 2
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Other
Compliance with variance, specialized processes & HACCP [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2021 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 8/25/2021 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2021 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 8/25/2021 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2021 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2021 ]
AUG 10
2020
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 8/10/2020 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 8/10/2020 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 8/10/2020 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 8/10/2020 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 7/20/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 7/20/2021 ]
Plumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 7/20/2021 ]
MAR 10
2020
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 6
2019
PASS · 0 violations
APR 29
2019
PASS · 0 violations
APR 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
MAR 8
2018
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Moderate Risk Other
Employee eating or smoking
Low Risk Sanitation
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils

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