CONDITIONAL
Papa Noodle Gets Conditional Pass on Reinspection
PAPA NOODLE
117 NEW MONTGOMERY ST San Francisco CA 94105, SF 94105
SOMAChineseNear Montgomery St BART
September 17, 2025
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Reinspection Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor
5
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECO; FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED.
Violations Cited
5
#6
CORRECTED
MAJOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Clogged handwash sink due to food debris. HANDWASH SINK SHALL BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#30
CORRECTED
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
Cases of soda/cardboard boxes stored on floor.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#39
CORRECTED
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
Store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#43
CORRECTED
MINOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Designate an area for personal items and employee food/drink away from food storage or prep areas. Open containers of food/soup and coffee bar set up on food storage shelf.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#43
CORRECTED
MINOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Designate an area for personal items and employee food/drink away from food storage or prep areas. Open containers of food/soup and coffee bar set up on food storage shelf.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
Inspector Information
Email
patrick.wood@sfdph.org