CONDITIONAL
Zona Rosa Taqueri Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
October 27, 2025
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited
5
#7
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Observed tomatoes and avocado in the food wells measured 51 degrees Fahrenheit. COS - ice provided in the cold holding unit.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Observed lack of sanitation solution and wiping cloths without sanitizer with sanitation solution. Food preparation started less than 2 hours ago per person in charge. COS - sanitation solution of 100 ppm chlorine provided. 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#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
Clean the observed organic growth in the handwash sink. Clean the observed dust accumulation in the fan guard inside the walk in cooler. Clean the observed food debris on the floor of walk-in cooler. 114182
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#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
Within 7 days Repair the observed leak underneath the ware wash sink. Within 7 days repair the dysfunction hot water faucet in the prep sink. Katherine Tuazon Inspector (415) 252-3865 Inspector Phone katherine.tuazon@sfdph.org Inspector Email Alex Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/27/2025 ZONA ROSA TAQUERIA Permit Name 2337 MARKET ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) - NOTES Joint inspection with Principal Inspector Larry Kessler. Katherine Tuazon Inspector (415) 252-3865 Inspector Phone katherine.tuazon@sfdph.org Inspector Email Alex Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3
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
Within 7 days Repair the observed leak underneath the ware wash sink. Within 7 days repair the dysfunction hot water faucet in the prep sink. Katherine Tuazon Inspector (415) 252-3865 Inspector Phone katherine.tuazon@sfdph.org Inspector Email Alex Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/27/2025 ZONA ROSA TAQUERIA Permit Name 2337 MARKET ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) - NOTES Joint inspection with Principal Inspector Larry Kessler. Katherine Tuazon Inspector (415) 252-3865 Inspector Phone katherine.tuazon@sfdph.org Inspector Email Alex Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6