CONDITIONAL
El Faro Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
October 3, 2025
10:50 AM - 1:15 PM
Routine Inspection
6
Total Violations
1
Major
5
Minor
Violations Cited
6
#23
MAJOR
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#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.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
#43
MINOR
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
Joint inspection was conducted with inspector T. Wiley. Travel time is included. Cristina Zepeda Inspector Inspector Phone cristina.zepeda@sfdph.org Inspector Email Patricia Kocourek Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#6
MINOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#6
MINOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2