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Ta F&b Concepts Passes Health Inspection with Violations
TA F&B CONCEPTS LLC
505 WASHINGTON ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111, SF 94111
Financial DistrictAmericanNear Embarcadero BART
October 9, 2025
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor
4
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Multiple issues corrected on site including missing paper towels, cold holding temperatures at 44-45F, low sanitizer levels, and employee beverage on prep station. Plumbing leak ticket submitted.
Violations Cited
5
#14
CORRECTED
MAJOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Sanitizer dispenser dispensing low ammonia levels below 100ppm required. Corrected by setting up bucket directly from reservoir.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Green sauce at 44F, vinaigrette at 45F in prep top. Refrigerator adjusted to hold at 41F.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Pan collecting water from leaking pipe behind cook line. Ticket submitted to facilities maintenance.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#43
CORRECTED
MINOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Employee beverage on prep station. Provide designated location and use lid with straw.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#43
CORRECTED
MINOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Employee beverage on prep station. Provide designated location and use lid with straw.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123