Passed on the latest inspection dated November 14, 2025.
521 CORTLAND AVE · Bernal Heights
Latest inspection: 5 red flags; 19 recorded across this inspection history.
Inspection History
November 14, 2025 — Passed
5 red flags recorded · 45 minutes on site.
Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site. (Code 113947.1-113947.6, 113948)
Elevate all food at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination. Properly label bulk ingredient/food containers with common name. (Code 114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114069(b))
Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment. (Code 114115 (b,c))
Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature. (Code 113996, 113998, 114037, 114429, 114429.3, 114429.5)
Provide an approved warewashing facility. Obtain chlorine test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer solutions and mechanical dishwasher. Obtain quaternary ammonia test strips to monitor quaternary ammonia sanitizer solutions. (Code 114067(f, g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125))
February 24, 2025 — Passed
5 red flags recorded · 45 minutes on site.
Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in good repair. Ensure all appliances are NSF-approved, commercial grade, durable, and easily cleanable. (Code 114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182)
Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces. Make a 100 ppm bleach sanitizing solution or a 200 ppm quaternary ammonia solution for the third compartment. (Code 113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141)
Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature. (Code 113996, 113998, 114037, 114429, 114429.3, 114429.5)
Ensure all food is separated and protected from potential cross contamination. Store produce and ready-to-eat foods completely separate or above raw foods including but not limited to raw eggs, fish, meat, ratites, game animals, and poultry. Provide adequate sneeze-guard protection, a container that has a tight fitting and securely attached lid, or dispense food from an approved mechanical dispenser. (Code 113980, 113984 (a, b, d, e, f), 113986, 114060, 114067 (a, d, e), 114069, 114073, 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c))
Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable, and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (Code 114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)
December 2, 2024 — Barely Passed
8 red flags recorded · 75 minutes on site.
Submit additional documents as instructed.
Discontinue allowing employees to eat, drink, or smoke in any work area. (Code 113977)
Provide training to staff regarding safe food handling practices, adequate allergen knowledge and/or assigned duties. (Code 113947)
Label all potentially hazardous foods for use with Time as a Public Health Control implementation with the date and discard time. The discard time shall be 4 hours after food preparation has begun or after removing from proper temperature controls of 41°F or 135°F. Discard potentially hazardous foods, under Time as a Public Health Control, when 4 hours have elapsed. Obtain written approval for Time as Public Health Control from San Francisco Environmental Health. (Code 114000)
Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in clean water with sanitizer or use only once; separate sanitizing containers shall be provided for wiping cloths used with raw animal foods. (Code 114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e])
Properly wash hands with hand soap and warm water for a minimum of 10 seconds at the hand washing station when beginning work; before handling food/equipment/utensils; as often as necessary during food preparation to remove soil and contamination; switching from working with raw to ready-to-eat foods; after touching body parts; after using toilet room; contamination of hands occurs. Food employees shall minimize contact with exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils, gloves, or dispensing equipment. (Code 113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113973)
Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site. (Code 113947.1-113947.6, 113948)
Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible at all times. (Code 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f))
March 19, 2024 — Passed
0 red flags recorded · 75 minutes on site.
No violations recorded on this inspection.
March 15, 2024 — Passed
1 red flag recorded · 75 minutes on site.
Submit Standard Operating Procedures for review and approval.
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