SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
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CAFE ENCORE.

488 POST ST · NOB HILL, SAN FRANCISCO

Not yet rated · 15 inspections on record

Only 15 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
5 passed · 10 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
114250, 114250.1, 114276 - Maintain toilet facilities clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a per
MAR 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
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
MINORSanitation
114250, 114250.1, 114276 - Maintain toilet facilities clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a per
CRITICALPest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
SERIOUSSanitation
113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141 - Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfac
FEB 5
2024
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
- Submit additional documents as instructed
MINORDocumentation & Training
114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 - Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view
MINORDocumentation & Training
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 cer
SERIOUSSanitation
114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269 - Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing,
MINOROther
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
CRITICALPest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
JAN 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
- Submit additional documents as instructed
MINOROther
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
CRITICALPest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
SERIOUSSanitation
113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141 - Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfac
MINORDocumentation & Training
114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 - Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view
MINORDocumentation & Training
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 cer
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JAN 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
MINOROther
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
MINORDocumentation & Training
114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 - Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view
SERIOUSSanitation
113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141 - Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfac
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
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
SERIOUSSanitation
114067(f, g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125) - Provide an approved warewashing facility. Obtain chlorine test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer s
MINORDocumentation & Training
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 cer
MINOROther
Violation noted (details not available)
APR 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
MINOROther
Hot and cold running water available
MAR 31
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 4/14/2022 ]
MINORDocumentation & Training
Permit & License Certificate available [ date violation corrected: 4/14/2022 ]
FEB 11
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 31
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
MINORPest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation
SERIOUSOther
Insufficient hot water or running water
AUG 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
Improper food labeling or menu misrepresentation
MINORSanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
DEC 14
2016
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 6
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 7
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
Permit license or inspection report not posted
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
MINOROther
Unapproved living quarters in food facility
MINORPlumbing & Waste
Improper or defective plumbing

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