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Wolfes Lunch Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection

WOLFES LUNCH 1220 16TH ST, SF 94107 SOMACafeNear 4th & King Caltrain
November 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:10 AM Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Inspector's Report

Inspector found multiple food safety violations including raw meat stored above ready-to-eat vegetables creating cross-contamination risk, and sanitizer bucket measuring 0ppm which was corrected on site. Additional cleanliness issues were noted including grease accumulation on hood filters and equipment, food debris in coolers, and inadequate ventilation coverage for deep fryers.

Violations Cited

5
#14
CORRECTED MAJOR
Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and Sanitized
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
Measured 0ppm at the sanitizer bucket. PIC immediately set up a new sanitizer bucket solution with bleach.
#27
MAJOR
Food Separated and Protected
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Observed container with raw meat improperly stored above ready to eat veggies inside the reach in cooler. Observed a sealed pack of raw meat directly next to a bag of onions inside the 1 door reach in cooler.
#37
MAJOR
Adequate Ventilation and Lighting
Grease accumulated baffle filters by the hood. Observed the deep frying equipment not completely situated under the hood lacking adequate overhang. Burnt out light bulb at ceiling inside the kitchen prep area.
#33
MINOR
Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
Food encrusted debris on the shelves of the 2 door reach in cooler. Unclean fan guard covers inside the 1 door reach in cooler.
#33
MINOR
Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
Food encrusted debris on the shelves of the 2 door reach in cooler. Unclean fan guard covers inside the 1 door reach in cooler.

Inspector Information

Received By ji young shim
Follow-up Required December 10, 2025
Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health