[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on October 21 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
The San Francisco Department of Public Health conducted routine inspections across eateries on October 21. According to the reports, a breakfast spot, El Mil Amores, temporarily closed due to rodent activity. Another establishment, Zesty SF, was temporarily shut down due to cockroaches.
El Mil Amores
A screenshot of the health inspection report of El Mil Amores (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/san-francisco)
- Where: 2780 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110
- When: October 21, 2025
El Mil Amores was found in violation of the health code on Tuesday. The Mexican-American eatery offers a variety of breakfast and brunch options.
All violations observed during the inspection at El Mil Amores were documented by the Department. The report noted that a Food Safety Manager Certification was missing at the San Francisco establishment.
The hand sink at El Mil Amores was blocked by stacked boxes of oranges behind the front bar. The report mentioned that a container of egg and milk French toast mix measured 56°F on top of the prep table. El Mil Amores’ operator stated that it was accidentally left out for almost 30 minutes.
Two other containers of cream cheese were found to be at 52°F and 59°F inside the cold holding unit in the prep room. The Mexican cuisine spot’s operator again said that the items were placed in the unit approximately an hour before the inspection. The cold holding unit’s ambient temperature measured 47°F.
Three egg boxes were kept at 51°F outside refrigeration. El Mil Amores’ report mentioned that, as per the operator, the boxes were from a delivery approximately 1.5 hours prior to the inspection.
The inspection report stated that grease from the hood was dripping into a pot of coffee on the stove top. A moldy tomato inside a container and missing sanitizer buckets were mentioned in the breakfast spot’s report as well. Further, the maximum hot water temperature in the hand sink behind El Mil Amores’ front bar was 72°F.
The report stated that two dead rodents were observed on a glue trap below the San Francisco facility’s mechanical dishwasher. Further, it specified rodent droppings in different locations, such as on the floor below the cold holding prep table, inside a container of clean equipment lids, and more.
A bottle of Windex was stored close to consumer beverages on El Mil Amores’ front bar, the report added. Boxes of tortilla chips, eggs, and oranges were stored on the floor. Quaternary ammonium test strips were unavailable during the routine inspection.
A screenshot of some violations as noted in the report (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/san-francisco)
As per the inspection report, the Mexican-style eatery had a leaking hand sink in the kitchen. Ice scoops’ direct storage on the counter and food debris in the prep room were added in the report.
Zesty SF
A screenshot of the health inspection report of Zesty SF (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/san-francisco)
- Where: 212 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
- When: October 21, 2025
This San Francisco establishment received diners for its chicken meals along with salads, soups, burgers, and other items. However, Zesty SF was asked to cease operations based on food code violations.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health prepared Zesty SF’s thorough inspection report. As per the report, the San Francisco eatery did not have paper towels at its handwashing sinks.
Multiple bags of dry ingredients were found to be contaminated with cockroaches, the report added. Zesty SF was cited for unavailable chlorine sanitizer as well. A Raid Ant and Roach spray was stored inside the chicken place. An accumulation of grease was noted on the exhaust hoods.
A screenshot of some violations as noted in the report (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/san-francisco)
The inspection report added that food debris was observed throughout Zesty SF. Evidence of cockroaches was observed on walls and shelves.
Follow-Up Inspection
A screenshot of the reinspection note for El Mil Amores (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/san-francisco)
The inspection report of El Mil Amores mentioned that the establishment can reach out to the health inspector for a reinspection. But before it, the breakfast spot must address rodent issues before requesting a reinspection and conduct licensed pest control services. The report added that it must seal all entry points of the rodent along with cleaning, degreasing, and sanitizing the facility premises.
A screenshot of details regarding corrective actions at Zesty SF (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/san-francisco)
While no concrete details related to a reinspection were given in Zesty SF’s report, corrective measures were suggested. The restaurant must undergo pest control beginning October 21 before reopening. Zesty SF must ensure the removal of live cockroaches and seal gaps, cracks, and holes to avoid pest entry and harborage.
