REOPENED
Hermelinda Restaurante Reopens After Health Closure
HERMELINDA RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO
2279 MISSION ST, SF 94110
MissionGuatemalanNear 16th St Mission BART
November 21, 2025
3:15 PM - 3:50 PM
Reinspection Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor
4
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Reinspection following closure on 11/20/25 found all imminent health hazards corrected. Rodent and cockroach evidence removed, contaminated food discarded, entry points sealed, and pest control completed. Minor gap under walk-in cooler door sweep requires tighter seal.
Violations Cited
5
#23
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Vermin and rodent harborage
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Evidence of rodents and cockroaches have been removed, affected areas cleaned and sanitized. No rodents or cockroaches observed. New monitoring traps provided. Pest control service occurred on 11/21/25.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#35
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food contact surfaces
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
All food contact surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food contamination
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Contaminated foods have been discarded; no food observed to be contaminated on this date.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food storage
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Proper food storage observed in reach in cooler.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food storage
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Proper food storage observed in reach in cooler.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037