UTOPIA CAFE.

SF Health Dept

139 WAVERLY PL · CHINATOWN, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

20 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
VIOLATIONS
58
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
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
APR 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 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
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
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
MAR 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/27/2023 ]
Documentation & Training
Permit & License Certificate available
Plumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 3/27/2023 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 3/27/2023 ]
SEP 19
2022
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 3/20/2023 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/20/2023 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
Food Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 3/20/2023 ]
Documentation & Training
Permit & License Certificate available [ date violation corrected: 3/20/2023 ]
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MAR 16
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 9
2022
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 3/16/2022 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/9/2022 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/9/2022 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/9/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 3/16/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 3/16/2022 ]
Documentation & Training
Permit & License Certificate available [ date violation corrected: 3/16/2022 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 3/9/2022 ]
AUG 30
2021
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 25
2021
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 24
2021
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 23
2021
FAIL 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 8/26/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 8/30/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 8/30/2021 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 8/26/2021 ]
Documentation & Training
Permit & License Certificate available [ date violation corrected: 8/30/2021 ]
JAN 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 8/23/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 8/23/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 8/23/2021 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 8/23/2021 ]
MAR 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 1/25/2021 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 1/25/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 1/25/2021 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 1/25/2021 ]
Chemical Safety
Toxic substances properly identified; stored & used [ date violation corrected: 1/25/2021 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 1/25/2021 ]
SEP 13
2019
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper storage use or identification of toxic substances
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
High Risk Employee Hygiene
Unclean hands or improper use of gloves
JAN 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Pest Activity
High risk vermin infestation
DEC 26
2018
FAIL 7 violations 4 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
High Risk Employee Hygiene
Unclean hands or improper use of gloves
Low Risk Other
No thermometers or uncalibrated thermometers
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper storage use or identification of toxic substances
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
High Risk Sanitation
Unclean or unsanitary food contact surfaces
DEC 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
OCT 24
2016
PASS · 0 violations

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