SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
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EL CAFETAZO.

3087 16TH ST · MISSION, SAN FRANCISCO

Not yet rated · 13 inspections on record

Only 13 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
5 passed · 8 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
114067(h), 114123, 114143(a, b), 114256-114256.2, 114256.4, 114257-114257.1, 114259, 114259.2-114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282 - Keep clean and free of litter or rubbish the premises of each food faci
NOV 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
114074, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.3, 114185.4, 114185.5 - All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and
CRITICALPest Activity
114067(h), 114123, 114143(a, b), 114256-114256.2, 114256.4, 114257-114257.1, 114259, 114259.2-114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282 - Keep clean and free of litter or rubbish the premises of each food faci
JAN 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
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
SERIOUSFood Temperature
113996, 113998, 114037, 114429, 114429.3, 114429.5 - Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature
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 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
113947 - Provide training to staff regarding safe food handling practices, adequate allergen knowledge and/or assigned duties
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
MINORSanitation
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
SERIOUSFood Temperature
113996, 113998, 114037, 114429, 114429.3, 114429.5 - Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature
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)
DEC 8
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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DEC 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 12/8/2022 ]
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 12/8/2022 ]
JUL 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 12/7/2022 ]
MINOROther
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 12/7/2022 ]
MINORChemical Safety
Toxic substances properly identified; stored & used [ date violation corrected: 12/7/2022 ]
MINOROther
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 12/7/2022 ]
JUN 28
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
SERIOUSPest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
MINORChemical Safety
Improper food labeling or menu misrepresentation
MINORSanitation
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
FEB 5
2018
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 28
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 27
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 11
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
MINORSanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
SERIOUSFood Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
CRITICALPest Activity
High risk vermin infestation
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer

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