EL TEPA.

SF Health Dept

2198 FOLSOM ST · MISSION, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

11 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
39
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 20
2026
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
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
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
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
JAN 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 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
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
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
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
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
JUL 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2023 ]
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2023 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2023 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
Documentation & Training
Permit & License Certificate available [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2023 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2023 ]
JUN 10
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 26
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 6/10/2022 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 6/10/2022 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 7/26/2023 ]
Other
Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 6/10/2022 ]
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FEB 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 5/26/2022 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 2/9/2021 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 2/9/2021 ]
OCT 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Improper thawing methods
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
DEC 21
2018
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
DEC 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Pest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
JAN 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Low Risk Plumbing & Waste
Improper or defective plumbing
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
Low Risk Pest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation

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