TAQUERIA EL BUEN SABOR.

SF Health Dept

699 VALENCIA ST · MISSION, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).

17 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
VIOLATIONS
53
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
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
FEB 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 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
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
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
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
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
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
DEC 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 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
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
NOV 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
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
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
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
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
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
NOV 15
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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NOV 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified
JAN 27
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 1/27/2022 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 1/27/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 1/27/2022 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 1/27/2022 ]
Pest Activity
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 1/27/2022 ]
FEB 2
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2021 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2021 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2021 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2021 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2021 ]
SEP 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Inadequate dressing rooms or improper storage of personal items
NOV 9
2018
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Other
Employee eating or smoking
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
Low Risk Other
No thermometers or uncalibrated thermometers
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
MAY 11
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
Low Risk Other
Worker safety hazards
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
OCT 4
2017
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 26
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Other
Worker safety hazards
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature

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