Ike's Love and Sandwiches in the Tenderloin district received a conditional pass during a recent health inspection, allowing the popular sandwich shop to continue operations while addressing minor violations that require correction.
During this inspection conducted on October 2, 2025, San Francisco Department of Public Health inspector Cristina Fung-Autry identified three violations, including one major and two minor infractions that need attention but do not pose immediate health risks requiring closure.
Inspection Details
The inspection, conducted from 12:51 PM to 1:30 PM, was a reinspection following previous compliance issues. Inspector Fung-Autry noted significant progress from the restaurant's earlier inspection, with several critical violations now corrected. The conditional pass status means the establishment can continue serving customers while implementing final corrections. The major violation involved missing thermometers in multiple refrigeration units, a critical tool for monitoring food safety temperatures. This violation requires immediate attention to ensure proper food storage monitoring capabilities are in place. Two identical minor violations were cited regarding hot water temperature at the mop sink, where temperatures reached only 110°F when the required minimum is 120°F. While this affects cleaning and sanitization procedures, it does not immediately compromise food safety for customers.Health Violations Found
The hot water temperature issue falls under California Retail Food Code Section 114192, which mandates adequate hot water for proper dish sanitization and hand washing. Without sufficiently hot water, the facility cannot achieve optimal sanitization standards, potentially allowing bacteria and viruses that cause foodborne illness to survive. The thermometer violation represents a monitoring gap that could affect the restaurant's ability to maintain proper food storage temperatures. Inspector notes indicate this was part of ongoing compliance efforts following previous inspection concerns. Despite these violations, the conditional pass allows the restaurant to remain open while addressing the identified issues. The inspector's notes indicate substantial progress from previous inspections, with multiple critical violations now resolved.Previous Inspection History
This reinspection follows a previous inspection on September 22, 2025, which also resulted in a conditional pass. The earlier inspection identified issues with proper hot and cold holding temperatures, hot and cold running water availability, and washing procedures for fruits and vegetables. The improvement trajectory shows the restaurant's commitment to addressing health department concerns systematically. Inspector Fung-Autry's notes indicate that previously cited violations for items 1A, 7, 28, and 30 have been successfully corrected, demonstrating the establishment's responsiveness to regulatory guidance. Located near Powell St BART in the Tenderloin district, the sandwich shop continues serving customers while working toward full compliance. The conditional pass provides a pathway for the restaurant to address remaining minor issues without interrupting operations. The inspector cancelled a previously scheduled abatement conference due to substantial compliance improvements observed during the reinspection. This decision reflects the facility's progress in addressing health department concerns while maintaining safe food service operations for the community. Restaurant management can contact Inspector Fung-Autry at (415) 252-3925 or cristina.fung-autry@sfdph.org for guidance on completing the required corrections and scheduling follow-up verification.📍 Related Information
| Restaurant Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Ikes love and sandwiches |
| Address | |
| District | Tenderloin |
| Inspection Date | October 2, 2025 |
| Inspection Type | Reinspection Inspection |