EL CASTILLITO TAQUERIA INC..

SF Health Dept

136 CHURCH ST · CASTRO-UPPER MARKET, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
42
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Food Temperature
114157, 114159 - Maintain onsite an accurate, easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available. A display thermometer +/- 2F shall be provided for
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
APR 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
Documentation & Training
114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 - Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view
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 Temperature
114157, 114159 - Maintain onsite an accurate, easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available. A display thermometer +/- 2F shall be provided for
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
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
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
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
APR 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Food Temperature
114157, 114159 - Maintain onsite an accurate, easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available. A display thermometer +/- 2F shall be provided for
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
Pest Activity
114254-114254.2 - Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances
MAR 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Pest Activity
114254-114254.2 - Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances
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
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
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 Temperature
114157, 114159 - Maintain onsite an accurate, easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available. A display thermometer +/- 2F shall be provided for
JUN 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Other
Thermometers provided and accurate
Other
Food separated and protected
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SEP 30
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Other
Thermometers provided and accurate
MAR 31
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 8/5/2021 ]
Other
Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 8/5/2021 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 8/5/2021 ]
SEP 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 3/31/2021 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/31/2021 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/31/2021 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 3/31/2021 ]
JUL 2
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 4
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 3
2018
PASS · 0 violations
APR 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Moderate Risk Documentation & Training
Inadequate food safety knowledge or lack of certified food safety manager
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
Low Risk Documentation & Training
No person in charge of food facility
NOV 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper reheating of food
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper food storage

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