HIGHER GROUNDS
Current Score
96 / 100
Excellent
As of Aug 5, 2019
Score History
90
Dec 16
80
Aug 17
89
Jun 18
96
Jul 19
Inspection History (11)
August 5, 2019
Reinspection/Followup
N/A
N/A July 22, 2019
Reinspection/Followup
N/A
N/A July 15, 2019
Reinspection/Followup
N/A
N/A Violations (2)
- Low Risk Inadequate or unsanitary refuse containers or area or no garbage service
- Moderate Risk Moderate risk vermin infestation
July 11, 2019
Non-inspection site visit
N/A
N/A July 1, 2019
Routine - Unscheduled
96
Excellent Violations (2)
- Low Risk Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
- Low Risk Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
August 9, 2018
Complaint Reinspection/Followup
N/A
N/A July 25, 2018
Complaint
N/A
N/A June 18, 2018
Routine - Unscheduled
89
Good Violations (3)
- Low Risk Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
- Low Risk Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
- High Risk Unclean or unsanitary food contact surfaces
September 13, 2017
Reinspection/Followup
N/A
N/A Violations (1)
- Low Risk Unpermitted food facility
August 21, 2017
Routine - Unscheduled
80
Good Violations (7)
- Low Risk Improper food storage
- Low Risk Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
- Low Risk Permit license or inspection report not posted
- Moderate Risk Inadequate food safety knowledge or lack of certified food safety manager
- Low Risk Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
- Moderate Risk Moderate risk food holding temperature
- Moderate Risk Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
December 20, 2016
Routine - Unscheduled
90
Excellent Violations (4)
- Low Risk Permit license or inspection report not posted
- Low Risk Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
- Low Risk Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
- Moderate Risk Moderate risk food holding temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HIGHER GROUNDS clean?
HIGHER GROUNDS has a health inspection score of 96 out of 100, which is considered excellent. The restaurant is located at 691 CHENERY St in the Glen Park neighborhood of San Francisco.
When was HIGHER GROUNDS last inspected?
HIGHER GROUNDS was last inspected on Aug 5, 2019. The restaurant has been inspected 11 times total.
What do health inspection scores mean?
Health inspection scores range from 0-100. Scores of 90-100 are excellent, 70-89 are good, and below 70 need improvement. Inspectors check for food safety violations including proper food storage, cleanliness, and temperature control.