[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 18 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
The San Francisco Department of Health conducted a routine inspection of Noe Valley Bakery. The inspection revealed multiple violations, including a rodent infestation. The facility was ordered to close temporarily and will reopen once it passes the reinspection.
Noe Valley Bakery
- Where:Â 4073 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
- Date:Â November 18, 2025
Noe Valley Bakery, on 24th Street in San Francisco, underwent a routine inspection. Inspectors from the San Francisco Health Department noted multiple violations at the facility.
The report lists the following violations at the bakery:
- There was a lack of sanitizer concentration used at the two-compartment sink. The sink was used as a warewashing sink. The inspectors did not detect quaternary ammonia solution in the sanitizer, which the manager indicated was used.
- Inspectors found mouse droppings scattered in several areas of the facility. Mouse droppings were found inside a wooden cabinet by the office desk, leading to the main prep kitchen.
- Mouse droppings were found by the 3-door freezer box, behind the mixers, and under the 2-compartment sink. It was also under the flour bags and bulk food shelves inside the dry storage areas. Mouse droppings were also behind the racks holding pastry goods under the shelves at the front service counters.
Screenshot mentioning the temporary closure of the facility (Source: nspections.myhealthdepartment.com/san-francisco) - The bulk food items in the back dry storage areas were not stored in food-grade containers with tight-fitting lids.
- The report noted a repeated violation during this inspection. A large amount of plastic containers, food trays, and food storage racks were stored next to the garbage bins. These were in the back and exposed to the common areas.
- Food debris and flour were found on the floors, especially in the prep areas. It was behind the equipment, refrigerators, and freezers, and was nesting behind the freezer units.
Screenshot of some of the violations at the facility (Source: nspections.myhealthdepartment.com/san-francisco)
A detailed health report of Noe Valley Bakery’s recent health inspection is available online.
Follow-Up Inspection
The bakery’s management needs to correct the violations noted in the health report. A red placard was posted at the facility due to rodent infestation signs found in the bakery. After correcting the required violations, the facility may contact Senior Inspector Sojeatta Khim to schedule a reinspection.
There were holes in the wall next to the 2-compartment sink and small openings along the wall under the sink. These also need to be sealed to avoid vermin entering the facility.
The facility needs to provide a receipt or document verifying that it has received an approved and effective pest control service. If any major violation is found during the reinspection, then the facility will have to pay a reinspection fee.
