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Waterbar

399 The Embarcadero

Last inspected Oct 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Waterbar last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 12 inspections on record, from Mar 19, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Waterbar ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 19, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

12 inspections

Inspection

Oct 23, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 15, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 2, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 2, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e]Food temperature

Official Wording

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., 114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182 - 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., 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., 114002, 114002.1 - Rapidly cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Discontinue cooling PHF's at room temperature. Rapid cool by any of the following approved methods: 1) Ice water bath 2) Ice wand 3) Shallow stainless steel pans filled 2-3 inches and store in refrigerator 4) Separate into smaller or thinner portions and store in refrigerator 5) Blast chiller 6) Any combination of the above. Use the following approved methods provided on the rapid cooling guideline., 114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114069(b) - Elevate all food at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination. Properly label bulk ingredient/food containers with common name., 113996, 113998, 114037, 114429, 114429.3, 114429.5 - Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature., 113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 1

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, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source

Site Visit

Jan 14, 2025

Result not listed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

Foodborne Illness

Dec 26, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Dec 26, 2024 · Original Source

Foodborne Illness

Dec 11, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source

Reinspection

Sep 23, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 28, 2024

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.

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, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source

Foodborne Illness

Aug 28, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 19, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167,Cleaning and sanitizing

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source

Foodborne Illness