LA PAZ RESTAURANT.

SF Health Dept

1028 POTRERO AVE · MISSION, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 25

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 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

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

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

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

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

114250, 114250.1, 114276 - Maintain toilet facilities clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a per

Other

Violation noted (details not available)

Other

Violation noted (details not available)

FEB 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

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

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

Documentation & Training

OCT 12

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 HIGH RISK

High Risk Food Temperature

Proper cooling methods

Sanitation

Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity

Sanitation

Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use

Sanitation

Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean

Pest Activity

Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing

Chemical Safety

Toxic substances properly identified; stored & used

JAN 10

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Low Risk Other

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records [ date violation corrected: 10/12/2022 ]

Low Risk Employee Hygiene

Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 10/12/2022 ]

Low Risk Sanitation

Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 10/12/2022 ]

Sanitation

Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 10/12/2022 ]

OCT 28

2020

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 8

2020

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 16

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK

High Risk Other

Food in good condition; safe, and unadulterated [ date violation corrected: 10/8/2020 ]

Low Risk Other

Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 10/8/2020 ]

Low Risk Pest Activity

No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 10/28/2020 ]

JUL 22

2019

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK

Low Risk Documentation & Training

Food safety certificate or food handler card not available

Low Risk Sanitation

Unclean nonfood contact surfaces

High Risk Food Temperature

Improper cooling methods

Moderate Risk Other

Foods not protected from contamination

Moderate Risk Sanitation

Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces

NOV 28

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Moderate Risk Documentation & Training

Inadequate food safety knowledge or lack of certified food safety manager

Moderate Risk Food Temperature

Moderate risk food holding temperature

Low Risk Sanitation

Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer

Low Risk Sanitation

Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings

Public inspection records from San Francisco Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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