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H26 - Restaurant Over 2,000 Sqft · San Francisco, CA

Bar Darling

2263 Chestnut St

Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

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10 inspections

Inspection

Jan 21, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f)Handwashing

Official wording

Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible at all times.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 12, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f)Handwashing

Official wording

Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible at all times.

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source

New Ownership (I)

May 20, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Plan Check (I)

May 16, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, May 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 16, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, May 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 5, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114149.1Food temperature

Official wording

Mechanical exhaust ventilation equipment shall be provided over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors., 114130, 114169 - All new and used equipment and utensils shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program, e.g. NSF, ETL Sanitation, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, May 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114268Pests

Official wording

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., 114266, 114257, 114257.1, 114259 - 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., 114276, 114149, SF Health Code Section 440.5 - Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust or odors., 114193, 114193.1, 114269 - 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., 114193, 114193.1, 114269 - An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch., 114192, 113953 - An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water at least 120F and cold water 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, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 12, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114268Pests

Official wording

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., 114193, 114193.1, 114269 - 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., 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., 114266, 114257, 114257.1, 114259 - 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.

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, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 20, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114193, 114193.1, 114269Food temperature

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., 114130, 114169 - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable shall be sealed to the floor., 114163 - All permanent food facilities that wash, rinse, soak, thaw, or similarly prepare foods shall be provided with a food preparation sink with a single integral drainboard. The food preparation sink shall have a minimum dimension of 18"x18"x12" (LxWxD) with an integral drainboard at least 18"x18" (LxW)., 114060 - Food on display shall be protected from contamination by approved a sneeze guard (e.g. vertical glass sneezeguard 60" Above Finished Floor)., 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., 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 - The water supply shall be from a water system approved by the local enforcement agency. , 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., 114130, 114169 - All new and used equipment and utensils shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program, e.g. NSF, ETL Sanitation, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation. , 114266, 114257, 114257.1, 114259 - A food facility shall at all times be constructed, equipped, and maintained, and operated as to prevent the entrance and harbo

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 28, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114271Pests

Official wording

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., 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., 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., 114060 - Food on display shall be protected from contamination by approved a sneeze guard (e.g. vertical glass sneezeguard 60" Above Finished Floor)., 114266, 114257, 114257.1, 114259 - 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., 114099 - Provide a 3-compartment sink with two integral metal drainboards for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils., 114193, 114193.1, 114269 - 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., 114276, 114149, SF Health Code Section 440.5 - Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust or odors., 114163 - All permanent food facilities that wash, rinse, soak, thaw, or similarly prepare foods shall be provided with a food preparation sink with a single integral drainboard. The food preparation sink shall have a minimum dimension of 18"x18"x12" (LxWxD) with an integral drainboard at least 18"x18" (LxW)., 113953, 113953(b) - Hand sinks shall be sufficient in number and co

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 28, 2024 · Original Source

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