EL PORTENO 1 RESTAURANT.

SF Health Dept

5173 MISSION ST · EXCELSIOR, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

7 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
25
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
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
Food Temperature
114018, 114020 - Discontinue thawing potentially hazardous foods at room temperature or in standing water. Use one of the following approved methods: - Under potable running water of sufficient veloc
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
OCT 31
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
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
1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1 - Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inc
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
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
OCT 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
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
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
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
1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1 - Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inc
OCT 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 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
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
Sanitation
1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1 - Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inc
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
JUN 2
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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MAY 24
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
High Risk Other
Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 6/2/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records [ date violation corrected: 6/2/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 6/2/2022 ]
OCT 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 5/24/2022 ]

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