The San Francisco Department of Public Health ensures food safety in eateries across the city through timely inspections. In one of its routine inspections on April 10, the food inspectors found multiple violations at Tempest Bar & Restaurant.
Based on the findings, the health department instructed the bar and restaurant to close and stop its operations.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from a particular inspection conducted on April 10 and may not represent the future health inspection of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Tempest Bar & Restaurant failed a health inspection on April 10.
- The inspection was performed by the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
- The bar & restaurant has been shut down temporarily until corrective actions are taken.
Tempest Bar & Restaurant Ordered Closed
Food and bar at Tempest Bar & Restaurant (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 2940 431 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
- When: April 10, 2025
Located on Natoma St., the bar and grill serves local patrons and visitors in San Francisco. The menu highlights include burgers, potato skins with pork belly, tequila, chicken & waffles, and taquitos.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health offered the ‘closure’ facility status to Tempest Bar & Restaurant on Thursday.
Inspection Findings at Tempest Bar & Restaurant
Food inspectors observed a variety of health violations at the San Francisco-based food facility. In the inspection report, they noted ‘rodent activity’ to be the prime reason for the shutdown of Tempest Bar & Restaurant. Dead rodents were found behind the cooler and shelf near the back exit door.
Additionally, the inspectors observed rodent droppings on chemical containers for cleaning, shelves with pans and pots, and the floor between the kitchen equipment, behind the grease trap, and between the counter and cooler at the bar.
The inspection report then shed light on the issue of improper cooking temperatures at Tempest Bar & Restaurant. Food officials found that the San Francisco-based establishment was measuring tomato bisque soup at 46°F in a plastic container. Additionally, the food item was cooled the day before.
As per the San Francisco Department of Public Health, the ideal limit should be from 70°F to 41°F (within 4 hours) and 135°F to 70°F (within 2 hours).
After this, inspectors reported several cleanliness-related issues at the bar & grill place. Debris and grease were found in the walls, ceiling, and floors of the kitchen at the San Francisco food establishment. Kitchen equipment was also dirty at Tempest Bar & Restaurant.
The inspection report showed that there was leakage in the dishwasher of the bar & restaurant. Further, the floors were uneven due to cracks.
Inspectors found that the staff at Tempest Bar & Restaurant kept non-food items on food-contact surfaces. The inspection report also highlighted that the kitchen’s back door was left open, which allowed the entry of vermin.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health offered the ‘closure’ status to Tempest Bar & Restaurant based on the serious rodent activity in its food prep area. However, being a temporary suspension, the San Francisco establishment must take corrective actions, pass the reinspection, and get back into business.
