Clooneys Mission Restaurant Closed for Multiple Health Hazards

The San Francisco Department of Public Health has ordered the immediate closure of Clooneys, a restaurant located at 1401 Valencia Street in the Mission district, after a follow-up inspection revealed multiple serious health violations that posed significant risks to public safety. Inspector Tiombe Wiley conducted this inspection on October 21, 2025, from 10:50 AM to 11:40 AM, finding conditions severe enough to warrant immediate closure of the establishment. The inspection was a follow-up to address previous violations, but the restaurant failed to meet basic health and safety standards required for food service operations.

Critical Health Violations Found

While the inspection revealed that some previous issues had been addressed, including the removal of rodent droppings and repairs to a leaking two-compartment sink, inspectors discovered new violations that created immediate health hazards for customers and staff. The most concerning finding involved the restaurant's flooring repair work. Kitchen staff had painted the flooring with Sherwin Williams Porch Enamel interior/exterior paint, which is not approved for use in food facilities. This type of paint can contain chemicals and compounds that are unsafe for food preparation areas, potentially contaminating food through surface contact or chemical vapors. Inspectors also identified structural problems that compromised the facility's sanitary conditions. A hole in the wall underneath the two-compartment sink remained unsealed despite previous citations. This opening creates pathways for rodents and other pests to enter food preparation areas, directly threatening food safety. Additional violations included significant grease buildup on the sides of cooking equipment and the presence of old glue traps with charred food residue underneath and between equipment at the cook line. These conditions create breeding grounds for bacteria and attract pests, while also indicating poor cleaning and maintenance practices.

Immediate Health Risks

The combination of violations created multiple pathways for foodborne illness. Unapproved flooring materials can leach harmful chemicals into the kitchen environment, while unsealed structural gaps provide entry points for disease-carrying pests. The accumulation of grease and food debris creates ideal conditions for bacterial growth and cross-contamination of food products. Customers who dined at the restaurant before the closure could have been exposed to food prepared in these unsanitary conditions. The presence of charred food residue and grease buildup suggests inadequate cleaning protocols, which can lead to serious health consequences including food poisoning and gastrointestinal illness.

Restaurant Closure Details

The restaurant received Stephen C. Sullivan as the responsible party for the inspection. Inspector Wiley can be contacted at tiombe.wiley@sfdph.org regarding the closure and requirements for reopening. The facility must address all violations and pass a comprehensive reinspection before resuming food service operations.

Mission District Impact

Located near the 24th St Mission BART station, Clooneys served customers in one of San Francisco's busiest dining corridors. The closure removes a dining option from an area frequented by both residents and visitors, highlighting the importance of maintaining strict health standards in high-traffic restaurant districts. The restaurant's closure serves as a reminder that follow-up inspections are critical components of public health protection. While some initial violations had been corrected, the discovery of new health hazards demonstrates the ongoing nature of food safety compliance in commercial kitchens. As of the inspection date, no reopening timeline has been established for the restaurant.