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New Burma Fails Health Inspection

NEW BURMA 659 TOWNSEND ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103-4907, SF 94103 SOMANear Civic Center BART
October 9, 2025 12:50 PM - 2:40 PM Routine Inspection
8
Total Violations
8
Minor

Violations Cited

8
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
#26
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
#35
MINOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
#36
MINOR
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.

Inspector Information

Inspector Roy Bwogi
Received By hal
Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health