LA ESPIGA DE ORO.

SF Health Dept

2916 24TH ST · MISSION, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
83
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22
2025
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
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
114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269 - Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing,
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
MAR 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
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
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
MAR 4
2025
FAIL 8 violations
Documentation & Training
- IMMEDIATE HEALTH PERMIT SUSPENSION AND CLOSURE The permit to operate the above named food facility is hereby temporarily suspended, and the facility is ordered immediately closed under the authority
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
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
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
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
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
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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
FEB 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 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
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
114000 - Label all potentially hazardous foods for use with Time as a Public Health Control implementation with the date and discard time. The discard time shall be 4 hours after food preparation has
FEB 12
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 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
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
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
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
Food Temperature
114000 - Label all potentially hazardous foods for use with Time as a Public Health Control implementation with the date and discard time. The discard time shall be 4 hours after food preparation has
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JAN 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations
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
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
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
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
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
Sanitation
114067(f, g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125) - Provide an approved warewashing facility. Obtain chlorine test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer s
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
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
Food Temperature
114157, 114159 - Maintain onsite an accurate, easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available. A display thermometer +/- 2F shall be provided for
Sanitation
114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e] - Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in clean water with sanitizer or use only once; sepa
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
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
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
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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
MAY 4
2023
FAIL 9 violations 3 HIGH RISK
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 5/16/2023 ]
Food Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 5/16/2023 ]
Other
Food separated and protected
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 5/16/2023 ]
Other
Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 5/16/2023 ]
JUN 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2023 ]
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2023 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2023 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2023 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2023 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2023 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 5/4/2023 ]
OCT 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/29/2021 ]
Low Risk Other
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use [ date violation corrected: 3/29/2021 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/29/2021 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/29/2021 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 3/29/2021 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 3/29/2021 ]
APR 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Low Risk Facility Condition
Inadequate ventilation or lighting
High Risk Pest Activity
High risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
JUN 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
NOV 7
2017
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 10
2017
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Permit license or inspection report not posted
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
MAR 29
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Food safety certificate or food handler card not available
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces

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