FAIL
Il Canto Cafe Fails Health Inspection
IL CANTO CAFE
275 BATTERY ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111, SF 94111
Financial DistrictCafeNear Embarcadero BART
October 7, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
Inspector's Report
Multiple violations including expired food safety certificate, food containers in hand sink, insufficient hot water at 109F, and torn refrigerator gaskets.
Violations Cited
5
#21
CRITICAL
HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
Maximum water temperature measured 109F at three compartment sink. Must be at least 120F.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#35
MAJOR
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
Cardboard lining shelf in undercounter refrigerator. Torn gaskets on upright refrigerator door.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#6
MAJOR
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.
What Was Observed
Food containers inside the hand sink. Ensure hand sinks used for handwashing only.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#1B
MINOR
FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION AND FOOD HANDLER CARD
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Food safety manager certificate expired. Email proof of registration to inspector.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#1B
MINOR
FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION AND FOOD HANDLER CARD
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Food safety manager certificate expired. Email proof of registration to inspector.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1