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Balboa Cafe Faces Health Violations Amid Mice Infestation

1/16/2026

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The Balboa Cafe in San Francisco faces health violations after an inspection found mice droppings in food prep areas, storage rooms, and the bar, and neither the PlumpJack Group nor Governor Gavin Newsom's office has commented.
Inspectors also raised concerns about staff hygiene, including improper handwashing practices.
The cafe was established in 1913 and was owned by Newsom's PlumpJack Group until he became mayor.

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Story summary

The Balboa Cafe in San Francisco faces health violations after an inspection found mice droppings in food prep areas, storage rooms, and the bar, and neither the PlumpJack Group nor Governor Gavin Newsom's office has commented.
Inspectors also raised concerns about staff hygiene, including improper handwashing practices.
The cafe was established in 1913 and was owned by Newsom's PlumpJack Group until he became mayor.