Tenderloin Italian Restaurant Gets Conditional Pass

Tratto, the Italian restaurant located at 501 Geary Street in San Francisco's Tenderloin district, received a conditional pass during a health department reinspection on October 23, 2025. The establishment can continue serving customers while addressing minor water temperature and food labeling violations that require correction.

Inspection Details

During this inspection, conducted between 9:45 AM and 10:15 AM, Inspector John Wells identified two minor violations related to hot water availability and food labeling requirements. The restaurant showed significant improvement from previous inspections, with multiple previously cited violations successfully corrected. The primary concern involved water temperature issues at handwashing and dishwashing stations. Inspector Wells measured warm water at only 96 degrees Fahrenheit at the handwash sink in the small kitchen, below the required range of 100-108 degrees. Additionally, both faucets at the three-compartment sink in the main kitchen provided inadequate hot water flow and pressure, failing to meet the 120-degree requirement for proper dishwashing and sanitization. The second violation involved unlabeled bulk food storage bins in the large kitchen. Three bins containing flour and two types of sugar lacked proper identification labels, a requirement for food safety tracking and allergen management.

Corrected Violations Show Progress

The reinspection revealed substantial progress from the restaurant's previous inspection issues. Staff successfully addressed multiple temperature control problems, with food items in both prep coolers now maintaining proper temperatures of 41 degrees or below. Kitchen staff compliance improved significantly, with all cooks now wearing required hair restraints and proper knife storage protocols implemented. Equipment maintenance issues were also resolved, including repairs to the backflow preventor at the main dishwash machine and the mop sink downstairs. Ventilation hood filters no longer had gaps, and wiping towel storage now meets sanitation standards with proper sanitizer bucket storage.

Ongoing Compliance Efforts

Located near Powell St BART/Muni transit, Tratto serves Italian cuisine to both neighborhood residents and downtown visitors. The restaurant's conditional pass allows continued operations while management addresses the remaining minor issues. The establishment's inspection history shows a pattern of compliance efforts, with previous inspections addressing various operational concerns. The current reinspection demonstrates the restaurant's commitment to meeting health department standards while maintaining service to customers. Inspector Wells noted that a follow-up inspection is scheduled for October 30, 2025, or later to verify completion of the required corrections. The restaurant must ensure hot water systems provide adequate temperature and pressure at all required stations and complete labeling of all bulk food storage containers. A significant outstanding issue involves verification of food safety manager certification, which remains unresolved from previous inspections. This certification requirement ensures proper oversight of food handling procedures and safety protocols. The conditional pass status reflects the minor nature of the violations found and the restaurant's ability to operate safely while implementing corrections. Customers can continue dining at Tratto with confidence as the establishment works to perfect its compliance with San Francisco health department standards.