VENGA EMPANADAS.

SF Health Dept

443 VALENCIA ST · MISSION, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).

13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
33
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
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
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
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)
JUN 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
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
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
FEB 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Chemical Safety
Food properly labeled & honestly presented
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Pest Activity
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing
Food Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use
NOV 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2023 ]
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2023 ]
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2023 ]
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2023 ]
Low Risk Other
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2023 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 2/2/2023 ]
NOV 4
2020
PASS · 0 violations
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NOV 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 11/4/2020 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 11/15/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 11/15/2021 ]
APR 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Low Risk Other
Inadequate warewashing facilities or equipment
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
JUN 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
JAN 11
2018
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 5
2018
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Unclean or unsanitary food contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Chemical Safety
Improper food labeling or menu misrepresentation
NOV 28
2016
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Low Risk Chemical Safety
Improper food labeling or menu misrepresentation
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
Low Risk Pest Activity
Low risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer

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