Sam's Grill & Seafood Restaurant

SF Health Dept

374 BUSH ST · FINANCIAL DISTRICT-SOUTH BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).

17 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jul 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
17
VIOLATIONS
40
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 21
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
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
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 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
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
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
JAN 9
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
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
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
DEC 30
2025
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 30
2024
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
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
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
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OCT 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
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
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
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
OCT 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations
Food Temperature
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
JAN 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use
Plumbing & Waste
Toilet facilities: facilities properly maintained
Other
Food separated and protected
JAN 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 1/23/2023 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 1/23/2023 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 1/23/2023 ]
JUN 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 6/4/2021 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 6/11/2021 ]
Other
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 6/11/2021 ]
JAN 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 6/11/2021 ]
JUN 19
2020
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Pest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
Moderate Risk Documentation & Training
Inadequate food safety knowledge or lack of certified food safety manager
FEB 13
2019
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
APR 6
2018
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 10
2018
PASS · 0 violations

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