CHEF LI'S CAFE.

SF Health Dept

2726 SAN BRUNO AVE. · PORTOLA, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

16 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
55
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations
Sanitation
114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e] - Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in clean water with sanitizer or use only once; sepa
Food Temperature
114000 - Label all potentially hazardous foods for use with Time as a Public Health Control implementation with the date and discard time. The discard time shall be 4 hours after food preparation has
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
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
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
Sanitation
1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1 - Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inc
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
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
Facility 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
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
JAN 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 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
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
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
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
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
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
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
SEP 28
2022
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 9
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Plumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Other
Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 9/28/2022 ]
MAR 24
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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MAR 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
Other
Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2022 ]
NOV 10
2020
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/17/2022 ]
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/17/2022 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/17/2022 ]
Facility Condition
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use [ date violation corrected: 11/10/2020 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 11/10/2020 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 11/10/2020 ]
SEP 18
2019
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
High Risk Employee Hygiene
Unclean hands or improper use of gloves
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Improper thawing methods
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
OCT 3
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 17
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
MAY 19
2017
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
MAY 5
2017
PASS · 0 violations

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