JAN 29
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
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CHEF LI'S CAFE.
2726 SAN BRUNO AVE. · PORTOLA, SAN FRANCISCO
Not yet rated · 16 inspections on record
Only 16 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 8 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e] - 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; sepa
114000 - Label all potentially hazardous foods for use with Time as a Public Health Control implementation with the date and discard time. The discard time shall be 4 hours after food preparation has
113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f) - Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible
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
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1 - Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inc
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
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
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
114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other t
JAN 62025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f) - Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible
114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other t
114244, 114245-114245.8 - Keep all food waste and rubbish in leak-proof and rodent-proof containers. Containers shall be covered at all times. All waste must be removed and disposed of as frequently a
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
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
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
SEP 92022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
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MAR 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
NOV 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/17/2022 ]
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/17/2022 ]
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/17/2022 ]
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use [ date violation corrected: 11/10/2020 ]
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 11/10/2020 ]
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 11/10/2020 ]
SEP 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
High risk food holding temperature
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Unclean hands or improper use of gloves
Improper food storage
Improper thawing methods
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
MAY 92018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
High risk food holding temperature
Foods not protected from contamination
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
MAY 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
Improper food storage
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Foods not protected from contamination
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