Frenchies Arias Mission Restaurant Closed for Dog Inside Dining

San Francisco health officials ordered the immediate closure of Frenchies Arias LLC in the Mission district after discovering the owner's French bulldog sitting on dining room cushions where customers eat their meals. The shocking violation, discovered during a routine inspection on October 8, 2025, represents just one of several serious health hazards that forced the restaurant's closure. Inspector Sojeatta Khim found the owner's pet dog casually lounging on cushioned seating in the dining area at 1007 Guerrero Street, near the 24th Street Mission BART station. "No animal shall be allowed to be inside the food establishment during operational hours at all time," the inspector noted in this inspection report. The owner immediately took the dog home after being confronted about the violation and a complaint that had been received.

Dangerous Food Temperature Violations

Beyond the unsanitary presence of animals in the dining area, inspectors discovered multiple refrigeration units failing to maintain safe food temperatures. The small reach-in refrigeration unit at the cook line measured between 47°F and 51°F, while the walk-in refrigerator registered a dangerous 55°F. Most alarming, beef stored inside was found at 50°F - far above the required 41°F maximum for safe food storage. These temperature violations create perfect conditions for bacterial growth. Clostridium perfringens, which causes severe food poisoning, multiplies rapidly in the temperature danger zone between 40°F and 140°F. Listeria, another deadly pathogen, can grow even at refrigeration temperatures. Inspectors ordered all perishable food items immediately removed from the malfunctioning refrigeration units and prohibited their use until repairs could restore proper temperatures. The restaurant was directed to call repair technicians immediately.

Illegal Cooking Methods Without Safety Plans

The inspection revealed additional serious violations involving illegal cooking techniques. Inspectors observed the chef performing sous vide cooking - a specialized technique involving vacuum-sealed food cooked in precisely controlled water baths - without the required state-approved HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plan. The chef was using octopus and herbs sealed in plastic bags, a method that requires specific safety protocols to prevent botulism and other foodborne illnesses. The restaurant was ordered to immediately discontinue sous vide cooking until receiving proper state approval and safety certification.

Missing Consumer Safety Warnings

Inspectors also discovered the restaurant was serving raw oysters and other raw menu items without required consumer advisory warnings. These notices inform customers about the increased risks of foodborne illness from consuming undercooked or raw foods, particularly important for vulnerable populations including pregnant women, young children, and immunocompromised individuals. Additional violations included an unsealed wooden bar counter used for storing wine glasses and inadequate screening of kitchen windows and doors that could allow pest entry.

Inspection History and Current Status

This marks the second inspection failure for Frenchies Arias LLC. A reinspection conducted on October 17, 2025, by Inspector Tiombe Wiley also resulted in failure and continued closure. The restaurant remains closed with no reopening date scheduled. The closure impacts diners in the vibrant Mission district, an area known for its diverse culinary scene. The restaurant's location near the 24th Street BART station made it accessible to both neighborhood residents and commuters seeking quality dining options. Customers who recently dined at Frenchies Arias should monitor themselves for symptoms of foodborne illness, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever, and seek medical attention if symptoms develop.