EMPERO TASTE.

SF Health Dept

4052 BALBOA ST · OUTER RICHMOND, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

11 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
53
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
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
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
MAY 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations
Sanitation
114123, 114197, 114328(o) - Eliminate sewage backflow into the facility. Clean and sanitize all areas contaminated with sewage with a bleach solution (1 cup bleach per 9 cups water).Hire a licensed pl
Other
113977 - Discontinue allowing employees to eat, drink, or smoke in any work area
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
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
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
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
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
114039-114039.5 - Maintain shell fish tags with the stock until the container is empty. Retain all shell fish tags for at least 90 days in chronological order. Discontinue commingling (blending togeth
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
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
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 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
MAY 14
2024
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 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
Employee Hygiene
113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113973 - Properly wash hands with hand soap and warm water for a minimum of 10 seconds at the hand washing station when beginning work; before handling food/equipme
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
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
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
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
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
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
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
APR 19
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Other
Food separated and protected
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
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AUG 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 4/19/2023 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 4/19/2023 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 4/19/2023 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 4/19/2023 ]
JUL 24
2019
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
High Risk Other
Contaminated or adulterated food
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
JUL 2
2018
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper storage use or identification of toxic substances
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
Moderate Risk Other
Insufficient hot water or running water
High Risk Employee Hygiene
Unclean hands or improper use of gloves
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Low Risk Facility Condition
Inadequate ventilation or lighting
Low Risk Sanitation
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
MAY 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Low Risk Pest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Other
Inadequate warewashing facilities or equipment
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils

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