THE GRIND CAFE.

SF Health Dept

783 HAIGHT ST · HAIGHT ASHBURY, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).

12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
40
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 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
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
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
MAR 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 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
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
Documentation & Training
114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 - Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view
Food Temperature
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
FEB 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 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
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
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
FEB 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 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
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
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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
MAY 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 6/1/2023 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 5/26/2023 ]
Documentation & Training
Permit & License Certificate available [ date violation corrected: 5/26/2023 ]
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DEC 20
2021
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 13
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Other
Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 12/20/2021 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 12/20/2021 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 12/20/2021 ]
APR 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 12/13/2021 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 12/13/2021 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 12/13/2021 ]
MAY 23
2019
PASS · 0 violations
APR 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
Low Risk Pest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
MAY 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Improper thawing methods
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
JAN 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Low Risk Sanitation
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available

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