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

Shovels Bar

460 Larkin St

Last inspected Apr 10, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Shovels Bar last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 10, 2025. The result listed by San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Apr 26, 2024 to Apr 10, 2025.
Has Shovels Bar ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 26, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Apr 10, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5Pests

Official Wording

Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects., 113947.1-113947.6, 113948 - Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site.

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 10, 2025 · Original Source

Reinspection

May 10, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114115 (b,c)Pests

Official Wording

Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment., 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects., 113947.1-113947.6, 113948 - Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site.