PASS
Mel's Drive In Passes Health Inspection with Violations
MEL'S DRIVE IN
833 MISSION ST O & N SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103 3006, SF 94103
SOMAAmerican DinerNear Civic Center BART
August 25, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
SOMA classic diner passed routine inspection with 4 violations. Issues include sanitizer bucket placement near seasonings, low water temp at 65F at one sink, uncovered sausage in walk-in, and outdated 2023 license certificate.
Violations Cited
4
#14
CORRECTED
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.
What Was Observed
Sanitizer buckets right next to salts and peppers risking contamination. Staff moved buckets away from food.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#21
MINOR
HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
Water at 65 degrees at sink next to handwash sink in ware washing area. Repair or adjust line so all sinks have hot water of at least 120.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#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.
What Was Observed
Sausage stored without containerization inside walk in fridge. Provide container for all foods in walk in.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#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.
What Was Observed
Sausage stored without containerization inside walk in fridge. Provide container for all foods in walk in.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049