H24 - Restaurant Under 1,000 Sqft · San Francisco, CA

Bgw Cafe

Name: Bgw Cafe
Address: 1000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

1000 Van Ness Ave

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

Mar 4, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

New Ownership (R)

Mar 20, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Mar 20, 2025 · Original Source

New Ownership (I)

Mar 18, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 6, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114266, 114257, 114257.1, 114259Pests

Official wording

A food facility shall at all times be constructed, equipped, and maintained, and operated as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds, and vermin, including, but not limited to rodents and insects., 114130, 114169 - All equipment shall be installed on castors, six (6) inch high round metal legs, or on a minimum four (4) inch high curb or pedestal with a continuously coved base at the juncture., 114192, 113953 - Pressurized warm water shall be provided by all handwashing sinks for a minimum of 15 seconds through a mixing valve or combination faucet. At handwashing sinks where the water temperature provided is not readily adjustable at the faucets, warm water between 100°F-108°F shall be provided.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 12, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114193, 114193.1, 114269Handwashing

Official wording

Equipment that discharges liquid waste, e.g. food preparation sinks, dishwashing machines, steam tables, ice machines and bins, espresso machines, walk-in refrigeration units, shall have approved indirect drainage through an air gap into a floor sink or other approved receiving vessel., 114271 - Wall and ceiling finish shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent in all areas where there is food service or preparation, open food storage, warewashing, janitorial service, trash storage, and employee restrooms., 114192, 113953 - The water supply shall be from a water system approved by the local enforcement agency. , 114099 - Provide a 3-compartment sink with two integral metal drainboards for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils., 114279, 114281, 114282 - At least one curbed cleaning facility or janitorial sink equipped with hot and cold water and a drain shall be provided and conveniently located., 114268 - Floor surfaces shall be coved at the juncture of the floor and wall with a 3/8 inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches., 113953, 113953(b) - Hand sinks shall be sufficient in number and conveniently located so as to be accessible at all times., 114047, 114153 - Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food, on approved shelving with a minimum of 6 inch clearance from the floor., 114268 - The floor finish shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent in all areas where there is food service or preparation, open food storage, warewashing, janitorial service, trash storage, and employee restrooms., 114256 - Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur., 114130, 114169 - All equipment shall be installed on castors, six (6) inch high round metal legs, or on a minimum four (4) inch high curb or p

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.