CONDITIONAL
Cafe Me Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
October 15, 2025
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Routine Inspection
8
Total Violations
8
Minor
Violations Cited
8
#35
MINOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
Observed cardboard placed under cooking equipment on the prep area. Per PIC they place the cardboard to make cleaning easier. Discontinue using unapproved equipment on food prep surfaces, cardboard is not allowed. 114182 Correct By Date: 10/15/2025
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#35
MINOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
Observed cardboard placed under cooking equipment on the prep area. Per PIC they place the cardboard to make cleaning easier. Discontinue using unapproved equipment on food prep surfaces, cardboard is not allowed. 114182 Correct By Date: 10/15/2025
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
What Was Observed
Observed cooking of food items that create grease laden vapors, no mechanical ventilation is available at the facility. Discontinue grease laden cooking.
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
What Was Observed
Observed cooking of food items that create grease laden vapors, no mechanical ventilation is available at the facility. Discontinue grease laden cooking.
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Observed leak in the pipe under the three compartment sink (first compartment). Make all necessary repairs. Correct By Date: 10/29/2025 - NOTES Observed cold holding temperatures to be compliant. Sanitizer concentrations are adequate. Odwalla cooler unit unplugged and used for beverage storage. Maintain the unit clean and vermin free. Joint inspection with inspector S. Huie Lucas Willis Inspector Inspector Phone lucas.willis@sfdph.org Inspector Email chris tsang Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 4 Insp Date 10/15/2025 Time In 10:15 AM Time Out 11:30 AM Purpose of Inspection Routine Follow-up Call On Inspector TBD Date 10/22/2025 or After: CAFE ME Permit Name 500 WASHINGTON ST STE 102 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111 Address Certified Food Manager Owner TSANG CHRISTOPHER H & TSANG CATHERINE S Bonnie Tsang 03/29/2027 Certification Expiration Date CHRIS@CAFEME.NET PIC Email Phone (415) 813-0225 20121522575 LIN 03/31/2026 Expiration Date Interative output
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Observed leak in the pipe under the three compartment sink (first compartment). Make all necessary repairs. Correct By Date: 10/29/2025 Lucas Willis Inspector Inspector Phone lucas.willis@sfdph.org Inspector Email chris tsang Received By Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 4 Insp Date 10/15/2025 Time In 10:15 AM Time Out 11:30 AM Purpose of Inspection Routine Follow-up Call On Inspector TBD Date 10/22/2025 or After: CAFE ME Permit Name 500 WASHINGTON ST STE 102 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111 Address Certified Food Manager Owner TSANG CHRISTOPHER H & TSANG CATHERINE S Bonnie Tsang 03/29/2027 Certification Expiration Date CHRIS@CAFEME.NET PIC Email Phone (415) 813-0225 20121522575 LIN 03/31/2026 Expiration Date Interative output - NOTES Observed cold holding temperatures to be compliant. Sanitizer concentrations are adequate. Odwalla cooler unit unplugged and used for beverage storage. Maintain the unit clean and vermin free. Joint inspection with inspector S. Huie Lucas Willis Inspector Inspector Phone lucas.willis@sfdph.org Inspector Email chris tsang Received By Refused to Sign Current 4 Total 4
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#6
MINOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed no soap available at the hand washing sink at the start of the inspection. Immediately provide soap to the hand washing sink. COS - PIC provided soap.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#6
MINOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed no soap available at the hand washing sink at the start of the inspection. Immediately provide soap to the hand washing sink. COS - PIC provided soap.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2