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The Harlequin Group LLC

68 4th St

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

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Quick Answers

When was The Harlequin Group LLC last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. 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?: 5 inspections on record, from Aug 29, 2024 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has The Harlequin Group LLC ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 29, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Inspection

Nov 4, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272Food temperature

Official Wording

Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable, and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair., 113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279 - Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility., 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

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, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

Reinspection

Sep 6, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source

Foodborne Illness

Sep 6, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 29, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167,Handwashing

Official Wording

Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in good repair. Ensure all appliances are NSF-approved, commercial grade, durable, and easily cleanable., 113980, 113984 (a, b, d, e, f), 113986, 114060, 114067 (a, d, e), 114069, 114073, 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c) - Ensure all food is separated and protected from potential cross contamination. Store produce and ready-to-eat foods completely separate or above raw foods including but not limited to raw eggs, fish, meat, ratites, game animals, and poultry. Provide adequate sneeze-guard protection, a container that has a tight fitting and securely attached lid, or dispense food from an approved mechanical dispenser., 114039-114039.5 - Maintain shell fish tags with the stock until the container is empty. Retain all shell fish tags for at least 90 days in chronological order. Discontinue commingling (blending together) shell stock from different harvest dates and locations to prevent cross contamination., 114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e] - Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in clean water with sanitizer or use only once; separate sanitizing containers shall be provided for wiping cloths used with raw animal foods., 114074, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.3, 114185.4, 114185.5 - All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination., 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f) - 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.