SF Market Fails Health Inspection with Food on Floor Issues

Nopa Corner Market on Fulton Street in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district failed its routine health inspection on October 8, 2025, due to multiple food storage violations and sanitation issues that posed potential health risks to customers. The most concerning violation discovered during this inspection involved improper food storage practices. Inspector Zack Parsons found food, drinks, and boxes being stored directly on the ground, a practice that violates California Retail Food Code Section 114047. This violation creates serious health hazards as floor storage exposes products to contaminated water during cleaning operations and provides easy access for pests seeking food sources.

Health Violations Found

The inspection revealed four distinct violations that required immediate attention. Beyond the problematic floor storage, the facility was cited for improperly labeled food products. Specifically, Compagnon cookies were found to lack required address information for businesses operating under Processed Food Registration or proper labeling requirements for Cottage Food Operations, including mandatory "Made in a Home Kitchen" designations when applicable. Inspector Parsons ordered the immediate cessation of cookie sales until proper labeling could be established, as unlabeled food products pose risks to consumers with allergies or dietary restrictions who depend on accurate ingredient and source information. The inspection also identified significant cleaning issues throughout the facility. Nonfood contact surfaces were found to be inadequately cleaned, creating conditions that harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated debris on these surfaces attracts rodents and cockroaches, while providing breeding grounds for harmful bacteria that can contaminate food through cross-contact.

Inspection Details

The routine inspection, conducted between 5:00 PM and 5:45 PM, documented additional sanitation deficiencies including dirty floors and walls behind equipment areas. These conditions not only violate health codes but also create environments where foodborne pathogens can thrive and multiply. The facility, located at 1601 Fulton Street near the N-Judah line and Cole Valley, serves the busy Haight-Ashbury community where residents and tourists frequent local businesses for quick meals and snacks. The violations discovered pose particular concerns for a market operation where customers expect safe, properly stored food products.

Previous Inspection History

This marks the first recorded health inspection for Nopa Corner Market in the city's database, making it impossible to establish patterns of compliance or determine if these violations represent ongoing issues or isolated incidents. The lack of inspection history means customers have no previous health department data to reference when making purchasing decisions. Inspector Zack Parsons, who can be reached at zack.parsons@sfdph.org or (415) 252-3848, documented all violations requiring immediate correction. The restaurant was not ordered to close but must address all cited violations to maintain its operating permit. The failed inspection serves as a reminder that even basic food retail operations must maintain strict adherence to health codes designed to protect public safety. Customers visiting establishments in the Haight-Ashbury area should verify that their chosen venues maintain current health department ratings before making purchases.