EL TORO TAQUERIA.

SF Health Dept

598 VALENCIA ST · MISSION, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
VIOLATIONS
58
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 16
2026
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Other
- Submit additional documents as instructed
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
FEB 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pest Activity
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
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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
FEB 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
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
FEB 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 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
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
Other
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
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
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 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
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
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JAN 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 2/1/2023 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
Low Risk Other
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use [ date violation corrected: 2/1/2023 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 2/1/2023 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 2/1/2023 ]
Pest Activity
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 2/1/2023 ]
APR 11
2022
PASS · 0 violations
APR 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
Plumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 4/11/2022 ]
MAY 4
2021
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 3
2021
PASS · 0 violations
APR 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2021 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2021 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2021 ]
Other
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2021 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2021 ]
OCT 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Pest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
MAR 22
2019
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 4
2019
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Other
Employee eating or smoking
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
MAY 8
2018
PASS · 0 violations
APR 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper reheating of food
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Permit license or inspection report not posted
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
SEP 14
2017
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 22
2017
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Low Risk Other
No thermometers or uncalibrated thermometers
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature

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