A restaurant in San Francisco's
Mission district failed its health inspection on September 12, 2025, with inspectors citing six violations that compromised food safety standards. The establishment at 1325 Florida Street near the
24th St Mission BART station was found with multiple sanitation and
equipment issues that could put customers at risk of foodborne illness.
Inspection Details
The routine inspection conducted by San Francisco Department of Public Health inspector Katie Dea revealed significant problems with basic food safety protocols. The most serious concern involved food contact surfaces that were not properly cleaned and sanitized, a violation that affects 76% of cross-contamination cases in restaurants. Dirty cutting boards and utensils can harbor dangerous bacteria that spread pathogens to dozens of foods, creating a breeding ground for foodborne illnesses.
Inspectors also found problems with the restaurant's demonstration of knowledge regarding food safety protocols, indicating staff may not be properly trained in critical food handling procedures. This violation suggests fundamental gaps in understanding how to prevent contamination and maintain safe food temperatures.
Health Violations Found
The facility lacked adequate hot and cold running water, which is essential for proper
handwashing and dish sanitization. Without hot water, dishes cannot be properly sanitized and hands cannot be adequately washed, allowing viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness to survive and spread.
Equipment violations were also discovered, with inspectors finding unapproved equipment that was not properly maintained, cleaned, or installed. Commercial kitchen equipment must withstand heavy use and maintain sanitary conditions - household equipment cannot meet these standards and harbors bacteria in cracks and crevices that are impossible to clean properly.
The restaurant also had
plumbing issues with improper backflow devices, creating two separate violations for the same underlying problem. Plumbing problems can lead to contamination of the water supply and create unsanitary conditions throughout the kitchen. Without proper sanitizer systems, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds, and one contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
Previous Inspection History
This establishment has struggled with health code compliance in recent weeks. Just eleven days after this failed inspection, the restaurant failed another routine inspection on September 23, 2025. Prior to the September 12 failure, the facility received a conditional pass on September 3, indicating ongoing problems with meeting basic health standards.
The pattern of repeated violations suggests systemic issues with food safety protocols and staff training. The conditional pass just nine days before this failure indicates the restaurant had been given an opportunity to correct previous violations but continued to struggle with maintaining acceptable standards.
Impact on Customers
Customers dining at the restaurant during this period were potentially exposed to serious health risks. The combination of dirty food contact surfaces, inadequate washing facilities, and improperly maintained equipment creates multiple pathways for contamination. Patrons could have been served food prepared on unsanitized surfaces by staff unable to properly wash their hands.
Despite the violations, the restaurant was not ordered to close and remained open to serve customers. However, four of the six violations were corrected on site during the inspection, though two minor violations remained unresolved. Inspector Katie Dea can be reached at katie.dea@sfdph.org regarding
this inspection.
The Mission district, known for its diverse dining scene near major transit connections, relies on restaurants maintaining proper health standards to protect the community's well-being.
