About SF Food Safety Map
SF Food Safety Map is an interactive tool that allows San Francisco residents to explore food safety inspection results for restaurants, cafes, and other food facilities throughout the city.
Understanding the Data
This application uses official inspection data from the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Each food facility in San Francisco undergoes regular health inspections to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Inspection Results
Inspections can result in several possible outcomes:
- Pass: The facility meets health code standards
- Conditional Pass: The facility has violations that need to be addressed
- Needs Reinspection: The facility has significant violations requiring a follow-up inspection
- Closed: The facility was temporarily closed due to severe violations
Violation Codes
Health inspectors document violations using standardized codes that refer to specific sections of the health code. Each violation code is associated with a description that explains the nature of the violation.
How to Use This Map
- Search: Use the search box to find facilities by name or address
- Filter: Narrow down results by neighborhood, facility type, or inspection status
- Explore: Click on map markers to view detailed inspection history and violations
- Understand: Color-coded markers indicate the most recent inspection status
Data Source
The data used in this application comes from the San Francisco Department of Public Health's food facility inspection records. The dataset includes inspection dates, types, results, and violation details for food facilities throughout San Francisco.
Contact
For questions or feedback about this application, please contact the San Francisco Department of Public Health.