EL FARO.

SF Health Dept

2399 FOLSOM ST · MISSION, SAN FRANCISCO

Last inspected 2024.

10 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Sep 2024.

Last inspected Sep 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
34
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
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
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)
AUG 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
SEP 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity
DEC 23
2021
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 9/27/2022 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 12/23/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 12/23/2021 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 12/23/2021 ]
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JUL 31
2019
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
NOV 20
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
JUN 30
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
NOV 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation

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