CONDITIONAL
The Devils Acre Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
THE DEVILS ACRE
256 COLUMBUS AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94133, SF 94133
North BeachNear Powell-Mason Cable Car
September 2, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE; NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS; NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN.
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 approximatly 10 rodent droppings behind the cook line downstairs as well as evidence of pest control. Appeared old. Please clean and sanitize affected areas, as well as continue to work with licensed pest control to ensure facility is free from vermin.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#21
MINOR
HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
Downstairs restroom water fails to reach 100F. Please ensure water reaches 100f in all hand wash sinks.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#21
MINOR
HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
Downstairs restroom water fails to reach 100F. Please ensure water reaches 100f in all hand wash sinks.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192