MOCHICA.

SF Health Dept

1469 18TH ST · POTRERO HILL, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
46
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
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
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
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
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
SEP 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
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
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
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
FEB 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 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
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
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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 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
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
JUN 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity
JUN 29
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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JUN 28
2022
FAIL 2 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 6/29/2022 ]
Pest Activity
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 6/29/2022 ]
APR 26
2022
PASS · 0 violations
APR 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
Facility Condition
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
Other
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 4/26/2022 ]
MAY 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Low Risk Pest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
DEC 29
2017
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Improper thawing methods
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
JAN 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Pest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
High Risk Sanitation
Unclean or unsanitary food contact surfaces

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