FAIL
Sababa Fails Health Inspection
October 14, 2025
2:45 PM - 4:20 PM
Routine Inspection
6
Total Violations
6
Minor
Violations Cited
6
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
Observed rodent dropping in the area near where the cutting boards are stored. Did not observe any direct contamination of food or food contact surfaces. Clean and sanitize the cutting boards now and prior to use in the future. COS - Employee sanitized the cutting boards in mechanical dish machine. 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#36
MINOR
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
Observed cloth towels stored at the bottom of the container for cooked breads (pita). Discontinue storing cloth towels in direct contact with food. Correct By Date: 10/14/2025
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#40
MINOR
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
Observed a flexible drain line extending into the floor sink in downstairs prep area. Need to raise the drain line to be at least 1" above the floor sink. Correct By Date: 10/28/2025
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#43
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
Repair/seal any holes or gaps in the facility. Observed a hole in the ceiling above the mop sink and gap in the steps going to the downstairs prep area. Ensure that repairs are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Lucas Willis Inspector Inspector Phone lucas.willis@sfdph.org Inspector Email robert caamal Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/14/2025 SABABA Permit Name 329 KEARNY ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) 114281, 114282 Correct By Date: 10/28/2025
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#44
MINOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Observed some paint peeling on the ceiling above the mop sink. Make the necessary to repair to maintain the ceiling to be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Correct By Date: 10/28/2025 - NOTES Joint inspection Alyssa Manzano Lucas Willis Inspector Inspector Phone lucas.willis@sfdph.org Inspector Email robert caamal Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
#44
MINOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Observed some paint peeling on the ceiling above the mop sink. Make the necessary to repair to maintain the ceiling to be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Correct By Date: 10/28/2025 - NOTES Joint inspection Alyssa Manzano Lucas Willis Inspector Inspector Phone lucas.willis@sfdph.org Inspector Email robert caamal Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266