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Chef Li's Cafe

2726 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco, CA 94134 · Portola · Restaurant
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Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections

Last Inspected

2025-01-06

Violations

includes 2 critical

Score

62/100

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Key Findings 3

15 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-01-06

No failures across all 15 inspections on record

Critical pest activity violations on record

Violation Types 9 categories

Sanitation SRS 17×

Employee Hygiene SRS 7×

Food Temperature SRS 6×

Other SRS 5×

Food Storage & Handling SRS 4×

Pest Activity CRIT 3×

Plumbing & Waste MIN 1×

Facility Condition MIN 1×

Documentation & Training MIN 1×

Inspections 15 total

2025-01-06 Pass w/ Conditions 8 viol.

2022-09-28 Pass 0 viol.

2022-09-09 Pass w/ Conditions 9 viol.

2022-03-24 Pass 0 viol.

2022-03-17 Pass w/ Conditions 7 viol.

Full Inspection History

2025-01-06 Pass w/ Conditions Routine

8 violations CRITICAL

critical 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

serious Employee 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

minor Sanitation

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

critical Pest Activity

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

serious Sanitation

114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment

serious 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

minor Other

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

serious 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

2022-09-28 Pass reinspection/followup

No violations found.

2022-09-09 Pass w/ Conditions routine

9 violations

minor Employee Hygiene

Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]

minor Sanitation

Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]

minor Food Temperature

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]

minor Sanitation

Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]

minor Food Storage & Handling

Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]

serious Sanitation

Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]

minor Plumbing & Waste

Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]

minor Other

Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]

minor Sanitation

Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]

2022-03-24 Pass reinspection/followup

No violations found.

2022-03-17 Pass w/ Conditions routine

7 violations

serious Sanitation

Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]

minor Pest Activity

No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]

minor Employee Hygiene

Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]

minor Food Temperature

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]

minor Sanitation

Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]

minor Other

Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]

minor Sanitation

Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]

2020-11-10 Pass reinspection/followup

No violations found.

2020-11-03 Pass w/ Conditions routine

6 violations

serious Sanitation

Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/17/2022 ]

serious Food Temperature

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/17/2022 ]

minor Employee Hygiene

Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/17/2022 ]

minor Facility Condition

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use [ date violation corrected: 11/10/2020 ]

minor Sanitation

Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 11/10/2020 ]

minor Sanitation

Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 11/10/2020 ]

2019-09-18 Pass Reinspection/Followup

No violations found.

2019-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled

7 violations

minor Documentation & Training

Food safety certificate or food handler card not available

serious Food Temperature

High risk food holding temperature

minor Sanitation

Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings

serious Employee Hygiene

Unclean hands or improper use of gloves

minor Food Storage & Handling

Improper food storage

serious Food Temperature

Improper thawing methods

serious Sanitation

Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces

2018-10-03 Pass Complaint Reinspection/Followup

No violations found.

2018-05-17 Pass Reinspection/Followup

No violations found.

2018-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled

4 violations

serious Employee Hygiene

Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities

serious Food Temperature

High risk food holding temperature

serious Other

Foods not protected from contamination

serious Sanitation

Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces

2017-05-19 Pass Reinspection/Followup

No violations found.

2017-05-12 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled

4 violations

minor Food Storage & Handling

Improper food storage

minor Sanitation

Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer

serious Employee Hygiene

Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities

serious Other

Foods not protected from contamination

2017-05-05 Pass Reinspection/Followup

No violations found.

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