In-depth coverage of San Francisco restaurant closures and health violations. 138 closure stories published.
Bayview catering business Daniel Scott Ripley Caterer was shut down after inspectors found multiple ceiling holes allowing pest entry and contamination risks.
Read full story →Spark Social SF food park in Mission Bay closed by health department after unpermitted vending machine discovered during routine inspection, red placard issued.
Read full story →Latte Express # 9 in SOMA permanently closed by SF health inspectors after failing reinspection for critical rodent violations. Restaurant remains shuttered.
Read full story →Snow Bliss Cafe on West Portal Avenue forced to close after health inspectors found severe cockroach infestation with live roaches on ice cream freezer and dead roaches in hand sinks.
Read full story →The Tailor's Son restaurant in Pacific Heights shut down after inspectors found rodent droppings throughout bar, storage areas, and kitchen, plus moldy ice machine.
Read full story →Mandarin House SF in Mission District forced to close after health inspectors found rodent droppings on food prep shelves and speed racks during reinspection.
Read full story →Petitepairings LLC lost its catering permit after abandoning its Bayview location in 2024. Health department inactivated license following closure discovery.
Read full story →On the Bridge Japanese restaurant in Pacific Heights shut down after inspectors found severe rodent and cockroach infestation with droppings near food.
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