FAIL
Soma Eats Fails Health Inspection
October 17, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited
5
#27
MAJOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Store ice scoop above ice-level or outside of ice machine.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#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
Low-temp mechanical warewasher did not dispense required 50ppm chlorine sanitizing solution. Sanitize all multi-use utensils in 3-compartment sink until mechanical warewasher is repaired. 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#34
MINOR
WAREWASH FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED, USED; TEST STRIPS
Why This Matters
Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.
What Was Observed
Repair mechanical warewasher to dispense 50ppm chlorine sanitizing solution.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
#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
Clean floors under equipment and shelving units, and around hot-water heater. - NOTES In lieu of an in-person reinspection, person-in-charge may send photo documentation of corrections to: Patrick.wood@sfdph.org PHotos shall include: -a chlorine test strip registering 50ppm chlorine -soap dispenser at handwash sink closest to entrance Contact inspector with any questions. Report shall be sent to: Patrick Wood Inspector (415) 252-3915 Inspector Phone patrick.wood@sfdph.org Inspector Email John Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/17/2025 SOMA EATS Permit Name 186 2ND ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105-3809 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) info@somaeatssf.com Patrick Wood Inspector (415) 252-3915 Inspector Phone patrick.wood@sfdph.org Inspector Email John 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
Clean floors under equipment and shelving units, and around hot-water heater. - NOTES In lieu of an in-person reinspection, person-in-charge may send photo documentation of corrections to: Patrick.wood@sfdph.org PHotos shall include: -a chlorine test strip registering 50ppm chlorine -soap dispenser at handwash sink closest to entrance Contact inspector with any questions. Report shall be sent to: Patrick Wood Inspector (415) 252-3915 Inspector Phone patrick.wood@sfdph.org Inspector Email John Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/17/2025 SOMA EATS Permit Name 186 2ND ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105-3809 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) info@somaeatssf.com Patrick Wood Inspector (415) 252-3915 Inspector Phone patrick.wood@sfdph.org Inspector Email John Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266