EL CAFE.

SF Health Dept

1400 TARAVAL ST · SUNSET-PARKSIDE, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

11 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
MAY 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
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
MAY 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
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
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
APR 26
2023
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 10
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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MAY 4
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 3
2022
FAIL 7 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 5/10/2022 ]
High Risk Other
Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2022 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2022 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2022 ]
Facility Condition
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use [ date violation corrected: 5/10/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2023 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2022 ]
MAR 31
2021
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/14/2021 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 3/31/2021 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/14/2021 ]
SEP 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
SEP 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature

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