CAFE ZOETROPE.

SF Health Dept

916 KEARNY ST · CHINATOWN, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

11 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Sanitation
114123, 114197, 114328(o) - Eliminate sewage backflow into the facility. Clean and sanitize all areas contaminated with sewage with a bleach solution (1 cup bleach per 9 cups water).Hire a licensed pl
Pest 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
Sanitation
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
Employee Hygiene
113725.1, 113953.5, 113978, 114075(c), 114276(f)(1) - Post health inspection placard in a conspicuous location. Post handwashing signs in each toilet room, directing attention to the need to thoroughl
Food 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
SEP 11
2025
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Sanitation
- Food, equipment, or utensils that are found to be unsanitary or in disrepair may be Voluntarily Condemned and Destroyed by the person in charge
Sanitation
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
Food Temperature
114002, 114002.1 - Rapidly cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Discontinue cooling PHF's at room temperature. Rapid cool by any
Food 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
Food Storage & Handling
114039-114039.5 - Maintain shell fish tags with the stock until the container is empty. Retain all shell fish tags for at least 90 days in chronological order. Discontinue commingling (blending togeth
Food 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
SEP 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Pest 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
Pest 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 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
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JUL 8
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 7
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 6
2022
FAIL 5 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 7/8/2022 ]
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 7/8/2022 ]
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Demonstration of knowledge [ date violation corrected: 7/8/2022 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 7/8/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 7/8/2022 ]
FEB 23
2022
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 2/23/2022 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 2/23/2022 ]
JAN 15
2021
PASS · 0 violations

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