Mission St Oyster Bar Gets Conditional Pass, Minor Issues Found

The Mission St Oyster Bar in San Francisco's Mission District received a conditional pass during a health department reinspection on October 8, 2025, with inspectors noting significant improvements in pest control while identifying minor administrative and storage violations that require correction. The bar located at 2282 Mission Street near 24th St Mission BART can continue serving customers while addressing the minor issues found during this inspection. Inspector Katie Dea documented two violations during the 35-minute inspection, both classified as minor and correctable by November 3, 2025.

Inspection Details

The primary violation involved improper equipment storage in the back preparation room. Inspectors found a rotisserie oven being stored "for a friend" that appeared unused and not part of the restaurant's operations. This type of clutter can provide harborage for rodents and cockroaches, as cardboard materials can harbor cockroach eggs containing 30-40 nymphs each. The establishment must remove this equipment to maintain proper cleaning standards and prevent potential pest infestation. The second violation concerned administrative compliance, specifically unpaid license fees for the current fiscal year. The restaurant lacks a current license certificate on site, though the operator indicated their bookkeeper is processing a fee waiver application. The establishment must provide proof of payment to the inspector's email and post the license certificate once received.

Significant Pest Control Improvements

Inspectors noted dramatic improvements in the restaurant's pest control efforts since the previous inspection. During this reinspection, no live cockroaches were observed, compared to earlier concerns about cockroach activity. Only one dry dead cockroach and one cockroach egg case were found between reach-in coolers, which staff immediately cleaned upon discovery. Door sweeps were properly installed at front entrances, addressing previous concerns about pest entry points. The overall sanitation of the facility was deemed satisfactory, demonstrating the establishment's commitment to maintaining health standards.

Food Safety Compliance

Temperature controls met health department standards throughout the facility. Foods in the drawer cooler under the oyster display maintained proper temperatures at 41°F or below, with ambient temperatures also measuring appropriately. The problematic food warmer that was not in use had been completely removed from the premises. Hot water systems showed adequate performance, measuring 155-160°F at the three-compartment sink when kitchen fixtures operated for at least one minute. The facility currently operates with a 38,000 BTU tank-type water heater after their tankless unit broke, with plans for future repairs while maintaining minimum 120°F requirements.

Previous Inspection History

This reinspection followed a previous inspection on September 23, 2025, which also resulted in a conditional pass. The establishment has demonstrated consistent improvement in addressing health department concerns while maintaining safe operations for customers. The Mission St Oyster Bar must complete corrections by November 3, 2025, with follow-up inspection scheduling to be determined. Customers can continue visiting the establishment with confidence in its commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance.