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Beanstalk - Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection

BEANSTALK - INNER RICHMOND 4555 CALIFORNIA ST, SF 94118 Inner RichmondCafeNear 38 Geary Bus
November 10, 2025 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Routine Inspection
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major
4
Minor
5
Corrected On Site

Inspector's Report

Inspector found evidence of rodent droppings in multiple locations and dead cockroaches in monitoring traps, along with improper handwashing practices and temperature control violations. Several violations were corrected on-site including improper handwashing location, missing paper towels, eggs stored at unsafe temperature, and inadequate sanitizer concentration. Follow-up required to address vermin issues, structural repairs, and equipment cleanliness.

Violations Cited

9
#23
CRITICAL
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
1) Observed dry rodent droppings on the floor at the back left corner of cooks line and also on the floor to the left of the upright two door TRUE Freezer. CLEAN and SANITIZE the affected areas. 2) Observed two dead cockroaches in monitoring trap on the floor of the front server area. REMOVE the traps and replace with new and continue to monitor to ensure no longer active. Continue to maintain copies of the routine ECOLAB pest control invoices onsite.
#14
CORRECTED MAJOR
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
Observed the sanitizer bucket at the cooks line to be measured at ~100ppm quaternary ammonia. MAINTAIN at least 200ppm quat in the sanitizing buckets, change every 4 hours or as often as needed. COS- Employee changed the sanitizer bucket to provide 200ppm quat.
#43
MAJOR
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
1) Observed a hole in the bottom right corner of the back door. REPAIR the door to ensure no holes or gaps larger than 1/4" are present. SEAL any other gaps/holes in the facility. 2) Observed unused equipment being stored in the space between the walk in cooler and back door. REMOVE any equipment not in use or not necessary for function of the food facility.
#5
CORRECTED MAJOR
Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use
Sewage contains billions of pathogens including hepatitis A, norovirus, and E. coli. One tablespoon contains 100 million bacteria. Causes immediate severe illness.
Observed employee washing their hands in the three-compartment sink. DISCONTINUE this unapproved practice. Wash hands only in the handwashing sink. Inspector provided education to employee on proper handwashing technique. COS - Employee washed their hands at the handwashing sink.
#7
CORRECTED MAJOR
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
Observed a sheet of raw shell eggs placed on top of the cooks line prep area measured to be at 70F. Per employee the eggs were placed there less than 1 hour ago. DISCONTINUE storing the eggs out of the cooler when not actively preparing the food. COS - Employee placed the eggs back into the refrigerator unit.
#33
MINOR
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
Observed several refrigerator door gaskets to have debris buildup. CLEAN and SANITIZE door gaskets and clean more frequently to prevent any buildup from occurring.
#39
CORRECTED MINOR
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
1) Observed several soiled multiuse wiping clothes left out on food prep surfaces in the back prep area and cooks line. DISCONTINUE this unapproved practice. Store multiuse wiping clothes in the sanitizing buckets unless actively wiping down food prep surfaces. COS- Employee placed into the sanitizing buckets. 2) Observed cleaned utensils above three-compartment sink and in walk in cooler being stored on wiping clothes. DISCONTINUE storing cloth in contact with cleaned utensils and wares.
#42
MINOR
Toilet facilities: facilities properly maintained
Observed toilet paper roll in use as paper towels in the employee restroom. PROVIDE paper towels to ensure adequate handwashing is performed.
#42
MINOR
Toilet facilities: facilities properly maintained
Observed toilet paper roll in use as paper towels in the employee restroom. PROVIDE paper towels to ensure adequate handwashing is performed.

Inspector Information

Received By bigen thapa magar
Follow-up Required November 24, 2025
Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health