SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

LIMON RESTAURANT.

524 VALENCIA ST · MISSION, SAN FRANCISCO

Not yet rated · 19 inspections on record

Only 19 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
13 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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,
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
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
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
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
SERIOUSFacility Condition
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
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
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 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
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
SERIOUSFood Temperature
114018, 114020 - Discontinue thawing potentially hazardous foods at room temperature or in standing water. Use one of the following approved methods: - Under potable running water of sufficient veloc
MINOROther
Violation noted (details not available)
MINOROther
Violation noted (details not available)
APR 24
2023
PASSED
0 violations
APR 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
MINOROther
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
MINOROther
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
MINORPlumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
CRITICALPest Activity
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
MINORChemical Safety
Toxic substances properly identified; stored & used [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
MINORFood Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
MAY 24
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
Compliance with variance, specialized processes & HACCP [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
SERIOUSSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
MINORFood Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
MINOROther
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
MINOROther
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
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JUL 28
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 7/28/2021 ]
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Proper reheating for hot holding [ date violation corrected: 7/28/2021 ]
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 7/28/2021 ]
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 7/28/2021 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 7/28/2021 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 7/28/2021 ]
MINOROther
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 7/28/2021 ]
MAR 16
2020
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 19
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 29
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
Noncompliance with HAACP plan or variance
SERIOUSSanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
MINORFood Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
SERIOUSOther
Employee eating or smoking
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
SERIOUSPest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
AUG 28
2017
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 25
2017
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 18
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 19
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 30
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
SERIOUSOther
Noncompliance with shell fish tags or display
SERIOUSOther
Foods not protected from contamination
SERIOUSPest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
DEC 22
2016
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 2
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 7
2016
PASSED
0 violations

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