SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
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538 VALENCIA ST · MISSION, SAN FRANCISCO

Not yet rated · 17 inspections on record

Only 17 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
6 passed · 10 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
114254-114254.2 - Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances
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
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
SERIOUSChemical Safety
113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254.3, 113975 - Discard all contaminated/adulterated food immediately if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render
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
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,
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
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
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
MINOROther
Violation noted (details not available)
DEC 31
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 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
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
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
FEB 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
114254-114254.2 - Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances
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
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
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
FEB 21
2024
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
- IMMEDIATE HEALTH PERMIT SUSPENSION AND CLOSURE The permit to operate the above named food facility is hereby temporarily suspended, and the facility is ordered immediately closed under the authority
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
SERIOUSSanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
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
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
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
SERIOUSChemical Safety
113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254.3, 113975 - Discard all contaminated/adulterated food immediately if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render
MINOROther
Violation noted (details not available)
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FEB 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
JAN 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods [ date violation corrected: 2/13/2023 ]
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
MINORFood Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 1/25/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 2/13/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 2/13/2023 ]
APR 11
2022
PASSED
0 violations
APR 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
MINORFood Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
MINOROther
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
CRITICALPest Activity
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
APR 14
2021
PASSED
0 violations
APR 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 4/4/2022 ]
MINORPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 4/4/2022 ]
MINORFacility Condition
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use [ date violation corrected: 4/4/2022 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 4/4/2022 ]
CRITICALPest Activity
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 4/4/2022 ]
OCT 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
MINORPest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation
MAY 29
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
MINORSanitation
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
SERIOUSSanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
OCT 2
2017
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
MINORSanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
SERIOUSOther
Noncompliance with HAACP plan or variance
SERIOUSPest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
MINORSanitation
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
OCT 4
2016
PASSED
0 violations

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