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Z ZOUL CAFE

Passed on the latest inspection dated July 30, 2026.

295 EDDY ST · Tenderloin

Latest inspection: 4 red flags; 31 recorded across this inspection history.

Inspection History

July 30, 2026 — Passed

4 red flags recorded · 90 minutes on site.

  • 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))
  • 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)
  • Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects. (Code 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
  • Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inches beyond all cooking equipment. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (Code 1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)

January 13, 2026 — Passed

7 red flags recorded · 90 minutes on site.

  • Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects. (Code 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility. (Code 113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279)
  • 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))
  • Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inches beyond all cooking equipment. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (Code 1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
  • 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))

August 12, 2025 — Passed

2 red flags recorded · 30 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)
  • 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)

July 15, 2025 — Passed

8 red flags recorded · 60 minutes on site.

  • Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility. (Code 113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279)
  • Food, equipment, or utensils that are found to be unsanitary or in disrepair may be Voluntarily Condemned and Destroyed by the person in charge.
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects. (Code 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
  • 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)
  • 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))
  • 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)

June 25, 2024 — Passed

2 red flags recorded · 15 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)
  • Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects. (Code 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)

June 12, 2024 — Passed

3 red flags recorded · 45 minutes on site.

  • Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects. (Code 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
  • 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)
  • Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility. (Code 113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279)

June 11, 2024 — Shut Down

5 red flags recorded · 75 minutes on site.

  • Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects. (Code 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
  • 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))
  • 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])
  • 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)
  • Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility. (Code 113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279)
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