EL CAFETAZO.

SF Health Dept

3087 16TH ST · MISSION, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

13 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
31
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
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
NOV 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Sanitation
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
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 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
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
Documentation & 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
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
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
JAN 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations
Documentation & Training
113947 - Provide training to staff regarding safe food handling practices, adequate allergen knowledge and/or assigned duties
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
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
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
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
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
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
Documentation & 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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
DEC 8
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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DEC 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 12/8/2022 ]
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 12/8/2022 ]
JUL 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 12/7/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 12/7/2022 ]
Chemical Safety
Toxic substances properly identified; stored & used [ date violation corrected: 12/7/2022 ]
Other
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 12/7/2022 ]
JUN 28
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Chemical Safety
Improper food labeling or menu misrepresentation
Low Risk Sanitation
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
FEB 5
2018
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 28
2017
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 27
2017
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 11
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
High Risk Pest Activity
High risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer

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