CONDITIONAL
Balompie Cafe No Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
BALOMPIE CAFE NO 3
3801 MISSION ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110-5831, SF 94110
MissionNear 24th St Mission BART
October 20, 2025
10:35 AM - 1:00 PM
Routine Inspection
9
Total Violations
1
Major
8
Minor
Violations Cited
9
#7
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#35
MINOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#36
MINOR
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#4
MINOR
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE
#4
MINOR
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE