Inspection
May 6, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
H24r - Restaurant Under 1,000 Sqft · San Francisco, CA
Cafecito
406 Ellis St
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsReinspection
May 6, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269Contamination
Official wording
Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing, plumbing fixtures, and grease interceptors shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose., 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 certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, May 6, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
May 1, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269Food temperature
Official wording
Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing, plumbing fixtures, and grease interceptors shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose., 113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279 - Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility., 113980, 114021, 114023-114025,114027,114029,114031,114041, 114365, 114376 - Obtain all food from licensed, approved sources. Except under licensed cottage food sources, no foods may be stored or prepared from a private home. Liquid, frozen, and dry eggs or milk, or its products shall be obtained pasteurized., 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 certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, May 1, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
May 9, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279Food temperature
Official wording
Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility., 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; separate sanitizing containers shall be provided for wiping cloths used with raw animal foods.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, May 9, 2024 · Original Source