[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on January 6 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
The San Francisco Department of Public Health conducted routine health inspections on January 6. Turkish Bakery BaklavaStory was cited for multiple major health code violations and received a red placard, according to the inspection report.
BaklavaStory
- When: January 6, 2026
- Where: 1830 Harrison St Ste B, San Francisco, CA 94103
BaklavaStory serves Turkish-style baklava made of pistachio nuts and butter, without the spices, honey, or aromatics found in other versions. According to the inspection report, the bakery received a red placard due to several major violations, such as:
- Food contact surfaces were not being properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. The report noted the facility must prepare a 100 ppm bleach sanitizing solution or a 200 ppm quaternary ammonia solution in the third compartment sink.
- Rodent droppings were seen around baklava cutting blades stored on a low rack in the preparation area. The operator said it was not in use. Droppings were found on utensils stored on a rack, next to drying dishes, and inside a tub of utensils placed on the drying rack.
- The report mentioned that a dead mouse was found on a sticky trap inside cabinetry below the baklava display counter/POS, located within one to two feet of open paper takeout containers.
- Several rodent droppings were reported on food contact surfaces, including around baklava cutting blades.
- According to the report, rodent droppings were also observed along the facility perimeter.
- Droppings were found on floors in the dry storage room, under and behind the dough sheeter in the mixing area, under and between equipment in the food preparation area, and near the coffee grinder.
- They were also seen behind the oven, in front of the reach-in cooler, under speed racks, near the front door, in the restroom, under the warewash sink, on stairs, and beneath storage racks throughout the food preparation area.
- The report said droppings were found on soap storage containers near the mixing area, on the cart holding the large mixer, on multiple levels of speed racks, inside cabinetry under the baklava storage/POS area near the window, and on the windowsill adjacent to the baklava storage area.
- They were near the microwave on a low shelf behind an office chair, on a bulk food powder container, and near the printer and paper storage.
- A visible gap under the front door and a large accumulation of starch powder around and beneath the dough sheeter were observed. The report cited clutter on the stairs in the rear of the food prep area. The report said these conditions may contribute to rodent harborage.
- The operator attributed the rodent activity to nearby construction. The report noted the last professional pest control service occurred approximately one month before the inspection.
- An unapproved induction top was still being used to heat sugar syrup. The report required submission of a specification sheet for the induction top, a letter of intent describing its use, and a proposal detailing how the surrounding wood will be sealed or replaced with an approved induction burner.
- According to the report, all equipment is expected to be approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in good repair. They must be NSF-approved, commercial-grade, durable, and easily cleanable. The operator noted that efforts are underway to cover wooden portions of the induction unit with FRP material.
A detailed report is available online.
Follow-up Inspection
The facility can request a reinspection once violations are corrected, according to the inspection report
The inspection report said the facility must eliminate cockroach, rodent, fly, and vermin activity using only approved methods. All evidence of infestation must be removed, and all affected areas must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
