CONDITIONAL
Higher Grounds Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE
691 CHENERY ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94131, SF 94131
Glen ParkCafeNear Glen Park BART
August 14, 2025
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED; NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN.
Violations Cited
4
#6
CORRECTED
MAJOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed cleaning supplies such as tub, rag and rubber gloves inside the handwash sink. COS - operator removed all items inside the handwash sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#27
MINOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed bananas stored in the bottom shelf together with paper bags and bags of coffee underneath the coffee grinder shelf.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Clean and sanitize the observed organic growth in the hand sink. Clean the observed coffee powder and coffee beans accumulation around the coffee grinder machine.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Clean and sanitize the observed organic growth in the hand sink. Clean the observed coffee powder and coffee beans accumulation around the coffee grinder machine.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117