City Discount Market #2 Gets Conditional Pass After Violations

City Discount Market #2 in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district received a conditional pass during its September 23 health reinspection, allowing the grocery store to remain open while addressing minor violations discovered by inspector Jessica Jang. The grocery market at 5527 Geary Boulevard, accessible via the 38 Geary bus line, must correct four violations identified during the hour-long afternoon inspection, including one critical issue involving pest control and several equipment maintenance concerns.

Inspection Violations Found

The most serious violation involved the discovery of dry rodent droppings on the floor at the front service area. Health officials classified this as a critical violation under California Retail Food Code Section 114259, emphasizing the health risks associated with rodent contamination. The inspector required immediate cleaning and sanitization of the affected area, along with submission of a recent pest control report. Inspector Jang also identified a major plumbing violation where staff had improvised a temporary wastewater disposal system using a plastic water bottle connected to the three-compartment sink. This makeshift arrangement violated proper backflow prevention requirements, and the facility must install proper plumbing with a one-inch air gap to meet code standards. Two minor equipment violations were documented involving an inoperable deli display machine located at the back of the facility. The broken equipment must either be repaired to working condition or removed from the premises entirely. Additionally, inspectors found a large metal garbage bin inappropriately stored in the walk-in cooler during ongoing renovation work.

Conditional Pass Allows Continued Operations

Despite these violations, the conditional pass designation means City Discount Market #2 can continue serving customers while working to correct the identified issues. The grocery store specializes in discount food items and serves the diverse Outer Richmond community along the busy Geary Boulevard corridor. The conditional pass represents an improvement from previous inspection challenges, as this inspection was actually a reinspection following earlier compliance issues. The facility's inspection history shows ongoing efforts to meet San Francisco health department standards while maintaining operations.

Required Corrections and Timeline

Health officials expect the market to address the pest control issues immediately through professional extermination services and thorough cleaning protocols. The rodent droppings violation requires the most urgent attention, as mice can produce up to 50 droppings daily that may contain dangerous pathogens including Salmonella and hantavirus. The plumbing repairs will require professional contractor work to replace the improvised plastic bottle system with code-compliant fixtures featuring proper air gaps to prevent backflow contamination. Equipment repairs or removal should be straightforward maintenance tasks that can be completed quickly. The market's location in the heart of the Outer Richmond makes it an important neighborhood resource, particularly for residents relying on public transportation along the Geary corridor. The conditional pass allows continued service while ensuring public health protection through required corrections. A follow-up inspection will verify compliance with all corrective measures before the facility can achieve a full passing grade from San Francisco health authorities.