Paris 75 French Restaurant Gets Conditional Pass, Minor Fixes

Paris 75, the French restaurant located at 515 Broadway in North Beach, received a conditional pass during a recent reinspection conducted on October 9, 2025. The establishment can continue serving customers while addressing several minor violations that inspectors identified during the follow-up visit. The reinspection revealed four violations requiring attention, including one major temperature control issue that was corrected on-site and three minor maintenance problems that need resolution. Inspector John Wells conducted the examination from 6:15 PM to 6:30 PM, finding issues that, while requiring correction, do not pose immediate health risks to patrons.

Temperature Control Improvements

The most significant finding involved proper hot and cold holding temperatures. Inspectors measured turkey, soft cheese, and hummus at 47 degrees Fahrenheit, above the required 41-degree threshold for cold-held potentially hazardous foods. The restaurant's management immediately addressed this violation by moving the affected items to a working cooler in the adjacent facility, which shares the same ownership. The food preparation cooler itself was found to maintain an ambient temperature of 50 degrees, with foods inside measuring 47 degrees, requiring equipment repair or adjustment. During the reinspection, some progress was noted from previous violations. The handwashing sink in the bar area now has proper towel supplies, the dishwashing machine provides adequate chlorine sanitization, and hot water flow at the bar handwashing station has been improved to meet temperature requirements.

Handwashing Station Repairs Needed

Several handwashing facilities throughout the restaurant require attention to ensure proper sanitation capabilities. The women's restroom has an inoperable cold water handle at the left sink that needs repair to provide cold running water under proper pressure. In the men's restroom, inspectors measured lukewarm water at only 77 degrees Fahrenheit, well below the required range of 100 to 108 degrees for adequate handwashing. The bar area's handwashing sink, while showing improvement from the previous inspection, still lacks sufficient hot water flow to enable proper handwashing at appropriate temperatures. These repairs are essential for maintaining food safety standards and preventing contamination risks.

Equipment and Safety Compliance

Inspectors also noted an unsecured CO2 cylinder that requires proper chaining or securing to prevent accidents. This represents a safety concern that can be easily addressed through proper equipment anchoring. The restaurant's food preparation cooler needs calibration or repair to maintain proper temperatures for food storage. While foods were found at acceptable temperatures, the equipment's ambient temperature readings suggest potential reliability issues that could affect food safety if left unaddressed.

Inspection History and Progress

This conditional pass follows a September 25 routine inspection that also resulted in a conditional rating. The restaurant has been working to address ongoing compliance issues while maintaining operations in the popular French dining scene near the Powell-Mason Cable Car line. Paris 75's conditional status allows the establishment to continue serving customers while management addresses the identified violations. A follow-up inspection is scheduled for October 16, 2025, or after, when inspectors will verify that all corrections have been completed satisfactorily. The restaurant's commitment to addressing these minor issues demonstrates its dedication to maintaining food safety standards while serving the North Beach community. Customers can continue dining with confidence as the establishment works to perfect its operations and achieve full compliance with San Francisco health department requirements.