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Bubu

Other food place · San Francisco, CA

8 inspections

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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

4 problems found · 2 marked critical · Health department inspection, · Jul 30, 2025

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What was found out about Bubu?

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  1. Marked critical: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right 14How to fixFix it
  2. Marked critical: Pests seen inside: flies 23How to fixFix it
  3. Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed 36How to fixFix it

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Source: San Francisco Department of Public Health

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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 4-603.16, Food Code 6-501.112, Food Code 3-302.11, Food Code 2-301.15.

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Fix and log it: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right

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Clean first, then sanitize

From Food Code 4-603.16

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Inspections

From San Francisco Department of Public Health · 8 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 7, 2026

The health department lists no visits in the last 12 months.

The department inspects each food facility on its own schedule and posts a green, yellow or red placard after each inspection.

Every visit

  1. LatestJul 30, 2025Pass

    This one: Pass, inspected Jul 30, 2025.

    4 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    Critical (2)

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right

      The department's words

      14 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized

      Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces. Make a 100 ppm bleach sanitizing solution or a 200 ppm quaternary ammonia solution for the third compartment.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

      Food Code 4-602.11

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      Clean first, then sanitize

      • 1. Scrape off food.
      • 2. Wash with detergent and warm water.
      • 3. Rinse off the soap (soap weakens sanitizer).

      From Food Code 4-603.16

      When to clean food-contact surfaces

      4 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Cleaning vs sanitizing, and sanitizer strengths

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      Fix and log it now

      Are you Bubu? Fix it

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Pests seen inside: flies

      The department's words

      23 No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals

      Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insec

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

      Food Code 6-501.111

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      What to do

      • Any sign of mice, rats or roaches: act now. Protect or throw out affected food, clean the area, and call the pest control operator the same day.
      • Flies or ants in food areas: act within 24 hours.
      • Insects in food: throw that food out and check the stock around it.

      From Food Code 6-501.112

      What NOT to do

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Signs of pests and what to do

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    Not critical (2)

    • Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed

      The department's words

      36 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use

      All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination.

      Food Code 4-901.11

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

      Utensils and dishes stored clean and dry

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Bubu? Fix it

    • Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food

      The department's words

      27 Food separated and protected

      Ensure all food is separated and protected from potential cross contamination. Store produce and ready-to-eat foods completely separate or above raw foods including but not limited to raw eggs, fish, meat, ratites, game animals, and poultry. Provide adequate sneeze-guard protection, a container that has a tight fitting and securely attached lid, or dispense food from an approved mechanical dispens

      Food Code 3-302.11

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      Top to bottom

      • 1. Top: ready-to-eat food (salads, desserts, cut fruit, cooked leftovers, deli meat, cheese, drinks)
      • 2. Raw fish and seafood (cooked to 145°F)
      • 3. Whole cuts of beef, pork and lamb; raw shell eggs (145°F)

      From Food Code 3-302.11

      Keep raw meat types apart

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Fridge and freezer storage order

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      Fix and log it now

      Are you Bubu? Fix it

  2. EarlierJul 30, 2025Pass

    No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.

  3. EarlierDec 16, 2024Site VisitPass

    1 violation listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Shellfish tags or fish freezing records missing

      The department's words

      16 Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

      Maintain shell fish tags with the stock until the container is empty. Retain all shell fish tags for at least 90 days in chronological order. Discontinue commingling (blending together) shell stock from different harvest dates and locations to prevent cross contamination.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

  4. EarlierSep 27, 2024ReinspectionPass

    5 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      No menu note about raw or undercooked food

      The department's words

      19 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods

      Provide "Consumer Advisory" using DISCLOSURE (*) and a REMINDER: "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" for ready-to-eat foods.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    Not critical (4)

    • Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view.

      The department's words

      114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view.

    • No backflow test on file

      The department's words

      40 Plumbing; proper backflow devices

      Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing, plumbing fixtures, and grease interceptors shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be

    • Equipment in poor repair

      The department's words

      35 Equipment approved; clean; installed; good repair; capacity

      Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in good repair. Ensure all appliances are NSF-approved, commercial grade, durable, and easily cleanable.

    • Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair

      The department's words

      44 Floors, walls and ceiling: built, maintained and clean

      Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable, and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopen

  5. EarlierSep 11, 2024Routine inspectionPass

    13 violations listed, 5 marked critical.

    Critical (5)

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Hand sink not ready to use

      The department's words

      6 Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible

      Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible at all times.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right

      The department's words

      14 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized

      Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces. Make a 100 ppm bleach sanitizing solution or a 200 ppm quaternary ammonia solution for the third compartment.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Hot food below 135°F

      The department's words

      7 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

      Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      Pests seen inside: flies

      The department's words

      23 No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals

      Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insec

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by San Francisco Department of Public Health

      No menu note about raw or undercooked food

      The department's words

      19 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods

      Provide "Consumer Advisory" using DISCLOSURE (*) and a REMINDER: "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" for ready-to-eat foods.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    Not critical (8)

    • Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed

      The department's words

      36 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use

      All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination.

    • Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view.

      The department's words

      114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view.

    • Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food

      The department's words

      29 Toxic substances properly identified, stored and used

      Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds away from food, utensils, packaging materials, and food-contact surfaces. Provide label to working containers of chemicals taken from bulk supplies with the common name of

    • No backflow test on file

      The department's words

      40 Plumbing; proper backflow devices

      Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing, plumbing fixtures, and grease interceptors shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be

    • Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer

      The department's words

      39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored

      Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in clean water with sanitizer or use only once; separate sanitizing containers shall be provided for wiping cloths used with raw animal foods.

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    • Dish sink or dish machine not set up right

      The department's words

      34 Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

      Provide an approved warewashing facility. Obtain chlorine test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer solutions and mechanical dishwasher. Obtain quaternary ammonia test strips to monitor quaternary ammonia sanitizer solutions.

    • Equipment in poor repair

      The department's words

      35 Equipment approved; clean; installed; good repair; capacity

      Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in good repair. Ensure all appliances are NSF-approved, commercial grade, durable, and easily cleanable.

    • Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair

      The department's words

      44 Floors, walls and ceiling: built, maintained and clean

      Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable, and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopen

  6. EarlierJan 16, 2024Routine inspectionPass

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Equipment in poor repair

      The department's words

      35 Equipment approved; clean; installed; good repair; capacity

      Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in good repair. Ensure all appliances are NSF-approved, commercial grade, durable, and easily cleanable.

  7. EarlierJan 12, 2024New Ownership (R)Pass

    No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.

  8. EarlierJan 10, 2024New Ownership (R)Pass

    No notes were taken at this visit. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.

Source: San Francisco Department of Public Health. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)

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About this record

The city's open data lists each violation with the department's standard wording. The inspector's own notes are in the report on the department's lookup: search for the name.

Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.

San Francisco gives each inspection a result, not a score, so there is no typical range to show.

San Francisco posts a green, yellow or red placard after each inspection. Green, Pass: zero to 1 major violations at the inspection. Yellow, Conditional Pass: 2 or more major violations, corrected at the inspection, and a reinspection follows. Red, Closure: health hazards or major violations that can't be fixed right away. There is no score or letter grade.

Listed as
H24 - RESTAURANT UNDER 1,000 SQFT
Result
Pass
Source
San Francisco Department of Public Health

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Questions about Bubu

When was Bubu last inspected?

The health department last inspected Bubu on Jul 30, 2025.

What did the health department find at Bubu?

The health department listed 4 violations on Jul 30, 2025: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right; Pests seen inside: flies; and Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed, and 1 more.

How often does San Francisco inspect restaurants?

The department inspects each food facility on its own schedule and posts a green, yellow or red placard after each inspection.

What does a critical item mean?

Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. On Jul 30, 2025, the health department marked 2 as critical.