CONDITIONAL
Golden Sardine Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
GOLDEN SARDINE
362 COLUMBUS AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94133, SF 94133
North BeachRestaurantNear Powell-Mason Cable Car
August 19, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED; PROPER GLOVE USE; PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS.
Violations Cited
3
#23
CRITICAL
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Observed domestic dog on second floor, did not see employees ask is dog was service animal. Observed one dead cockroach on adhesive monitor under counter in bar, facility has bi weekly pest control
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#5
CORRECTED
MINOR
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED; PROPER GLOVE USE
Why This Matters
Sewage contains billions of pathogens including hepatitis A, norovirus, and E. coli. One tablespoon contains 100 million bacteria. Causes immediate severe illness.
What Was Observed
Observed PIC slicing cured meat without gloves when gloves were required due to injury on finger. Meat was discarded, PIC washed hands and donned gloves, corrected on site.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114193, 114197
#5
CORRECTED
MINOR
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED; PROPER GLOVE USE
Why This Matters
Sewage contains billions of pathogens including hepatitis A, norovirus, and E. coli. One tablespoon contains 100 million bacteria. Causes immediate severe illness.
What Was Observed
Observed PIC slicing cured meat without gloves when gloves were required due to injury on finger. Meat was discarded, PIC washed hands and donned gloves, corrected on site.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114193, 114197