ORCHIDS CAFE.

SF Health Dept

1031 OCEAN AVE · OCEANVIEW-MERCED-INGLESIDE, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).

13 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
53
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OCT 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 19 violations
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
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
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
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
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
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
114254-114254.2 - Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances
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
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
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
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
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
Chemical Safety
113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254.3, 113975 - Discard all contaminated/adulterated food immediately if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render
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
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., - F
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
OCT 9
2024
FAIL 2 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
JUN 27
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 15
2022
FAIL 8 violations 4 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 6/27/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 6/15/2022 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 6/27/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 6/15/2022 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
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JUL 21
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 6/15/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 6/15/2022 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 7/21/2021 ]
Facility Condition
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use [ date violation corrected: 7/21/2021 ]
OCT 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 7/1/2021 ]
Food Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 7/1/2021 ]
Other
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 7/1/2021 ]
AUG 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
FEB 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Low Risk Other
No thermometers or uncalibrated thermometers
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
APR 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Permit license or inspection report not posted
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
Moderate Risk Employee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Improper thawing methods
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
APR 9
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 5
2018
PASS · 0 violations

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