An iconic San Francisco restaurant with ties to California Governor Gavin Newsom has a major rodent problem.
The 112-year-old Balboa Cafe was cited on Tuesday by the city’s public heath department for mice droppings covering food prep areas.
The report also shared concerns about dirty floors and hygiene among staff. Getty Images
“Observed lots of mice droppings on bottom shelf of food prep table, among all the bulk food containers. located at upstairs prep room. mice droppings inside floor storage shed at exterior upstairs area, lots of mice droppings on floor at back alley way storage room,” the inspection report stated. “Mice droppings on floor at bar area.”
The longstanding cafe was purchased by Newsom’s hospitality management company called PlumpJack Group back in 1995. He later sold his San Francisco assets when he became mayor, and placed his stake in PlumPJack in a blind trust when he became governor, according to the SFGate.
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The report also cited concerns about staff improperly washing their hands and dirty floors.
“Observed all the staff in the kitchen were constantly wiping their hands with a dry wiping rag,” the report stated. “Observed hand wash sink was obstructed and not accessible. located by the cooking area.”
The PlumpJack Group and Newsom’s office did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
The Balboa Cafe first opened its doors in 1913 as a working-man’s saloon, and maintains its original bar and signage with historical photos lining the walls, according to the restaurant’s website.
It has since evolved into a neighborhood hotspot known for its espresso martinis.