El Toro Taqueria
598 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 · Mission · Restaurant
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Passed all 19 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-02-26 Pass w/ Conditions Reinspection 2 violations CRITICAL ▾
- Submit additional documents as instructed
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
2025-02-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine 10 violations CRITICAL ▾
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Violation noted (details not available)
2024-02-14 Pass w/ Conditions Reinspection 1 violation ▾
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
2024-02-05 Pass w/ Conditions Routine 8 violations CRITICAL ▾
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
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
113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279 - Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility
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
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
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
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
2023-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions routine 6 violations CRITICAL ▾
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 2/1/2023 ]
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use [ date violation corrected: 2/1/2023 ]
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 2/1/2023 ]
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 2/1/2023 ]
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 2/1/2023 ]
2022-04-11 Pass reinspection/followup ▾
No violations found.
2022-04-04 Pass w/ Conditions routine 9 violations ▾
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
2021-05-04 Pass reinspection/followup ▾
No violations found.
2021-05-03 Pass reinspection/followup ▾
No violations found.
2021-04-20 Pass w/ Conditions routine 5 violations ▾
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2021 ]
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2021 ]
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2021 ]
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2021 ]
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2021 ]
2019-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 3 violations ▾
Low risk vermin infestation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
High risk food holding temperature
2019-03-22 Pass Reinspection/Followup ▾
No violations found.
2019-03-04 Pass Reinspection/Followup ▾
No violations found.
2019-02-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 4 violations ▾
Improper cooling methods
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
Employee eating or smoking
Moderate risk vermin infestation
2018-05-08 Pass Reinspection/Followup ▾
No violations found.
2018-04-16 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled 4 violations ▾
Improper reheating of food
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Permit license or inspection report not posted
Improper food storage
2017-09-14 Pass Reinspection/Followup ▾
No violations found.
2017-08-22 Pass Reinspection/Followup ▾
No violations found.
2017-07-21 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled 6 violations ▾
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
No thermometers or uncalibrated thermometers
Moderate risk vermin infestation
High risk food holding temperature
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