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Mels Drive in

1050 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA · Tenderloin · Restaurant
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Passed all 3 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
3
Last Inspected
2024-10-08
Violations
11
includes 1 critical
Score
64/100
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Key Findings 3
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-10-08
No failures across all 3 inspections on record
Critical pest activity violations on record
Violation Types 5 categories
Sanitation SRS 5×
Food Temperature SRS 3×
Food Storage & Handling SRS 1×
Facility Condition SRS 1×
Pest Activity CRIT 1×
Inspections 3 total
2024-10-08 Pass w/ Conditions 2 viol.
2024-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions 3 viol.
2024-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions 6 viol.
2024-10-08 Pass w/ Conditions Reinspection
2 violations
serious 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

minor 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

2024-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
3 violations
minor 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

serious 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

serious 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

2024-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
6 violations CRITICAL
serious 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

serious 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

serious 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

serious 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

serious 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

critical 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

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