CONDITIONAL
Cafe Terminus Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
CAFE TERMINUS
16 CALIFORNIA ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111, SF 94111
Financial DistrictCafeNear Embarcadero BART
September 23, 2025
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE; NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN; WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED.
Violations Cited
5
#43
MAJOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Observed employee personal items (cigarettes) stored among clean dishes on shelf in kitchen. Ensure all employee personal items are stored in a designated area away from food/food contact surfaces intended for customers.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Observed accumulation of dust on table fan in kitchen.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#39
CORRECTED
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Observed inadequate amount of sanitizer solution in buckets to completely submerge wiping cloths. COS
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#4
MINOR
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE
What Was Observed
Observed open employee drink stored on prep top cooler in kitchen.
#4
MINOR
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE
What Was Observed
Observed open employee drink stored on prep top cooler in kitchen.
Inspector Information
Inspector
Alyssa Manzano
Email
alyssa.manzano@sfdph.org