EL FAROLITO #9.

SF Health Dept

1230 GRANT AVE · NORTH BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

11 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
30
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Sanitation
114250, 114250.1, 114276 - Maintain toilet facilities clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a per
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
Employee Hygiene
113969, 113971 - Ensure all food employees are utilizing appropriate hair restraints when handling food
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 11
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
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
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
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
SEP 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 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
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
SEP 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
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
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
MAY 2
2024
PASS · 0 violations
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MAY 1
2024
FAIL 2 violations
Documentation & Training
- IMMEDIATE HEALTH PERMIT SUSPENSION AND CLOSURE The permit to operate the above named food facility is hereby temporarily suspended, and the facility is ordered immediately closed under the authority
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
MAR 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods
FEB 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 3/15/2023 ]
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Food Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 3/15/2023 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use
Other
Food separated and protected
SEP 8
2022
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 29
2022
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use [ date violation corrected: 9/8/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 2/27/2023 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 9/8/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 2/27/2023 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 8/29/2022 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 8/29/2022 ]
Plumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 8/29/2022 ]
Food Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 8/29/2022 ]

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