CONDITIONAL
Padoca Cafe Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
November 7, 2025
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Routine Inspection
6
Total Violations
3
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found refrigerator holding food at 49°F instead of required 41°F or below, requiring immediate discontinuation for storing potentially hazardous foods. Multiple violations were cited including improper food labeling in grab-and-go fridge, dirty non-food contact surfaces, missing sanitizer buckets, plumbing issues at sinks, and inadequate floor and wall cleaning below equipment.
Violations Cited
6
#32
MAJOR
Food Properly Labeled & Honestly Presented
Why This Matters
Without date labels, expired foods may be served. Listeria grows in refrigerated foods over time, especially in deli meats and soft cheeses.
What Was Observed
self service items in grab and go fridge must be properly labeled with DBA, Address, food name, ingredients, weight, allergens
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114087, 114089
#40
MAJOR
Plumbing; Proper Backflow Devices
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Repair plumbing at sinks
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#7
CORRECTED
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.
What Was Observed
refrigerator approx 49F. Discontinue using to store PHFs until holding 41F or below
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#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.
What Was Observed
Clean nonfood contact surfaces
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#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.
What Was Observed
Provide sanitizer buckets in food prep area. Store wiping cloths inside
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#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.
What Was Observed
Provide sanitizer buckets in food prep area. Store wiping cloths inside
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
Inspector Information
Email
zack.parsons@sfdph.org
Received By
Bruno