City Discount Market #2 Gets Conditional Pass Despite Rodents

City Discount Market #2 in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district received a conditional pass during a reinspection on October 28, 2025, despite health inspectors discovering a "plump dying rodent" on a glue trap and rodent droppings scattered throughout the facility. The grocery market at 5527 Geary Boulevard near the 38 Geary bus line continues to operate while addressing significant pest control violations.

Inspection Details

Inspector Jessica Jang discovered disturbing evidence of rodent infestation during this inspection, finding rodent droppings "only on the floors of the food facility underneath the shelves" along with a dying rat trapped on a glue trap. The inspector noted that the facility must "continue working with your pest control and clean, sweep, and sanitize all affected areas" with a correction deadline of November 25, 2025. Beyond the pest control issues, inspectors found the walk-in refrigerator in complete disarray with produce boxes and potentially hazardous foods scattered about. Open containers of food lacked proper covering, leaving them vulnerable to contamination from the facility's rodent problem. The inspector specifically ordered staff to "declutter and organize the produce and other items so that it is elevated 6 inches above the floor" and "cover all foods that are in containers to prevent rodents from contaminating the food."

Equipment and Structural Violations

The facility also housed an inoperable deli display machine at the back of the store, which the inspector ordered removed or repaired. Staff must provide photographic evidence showing the unit maintains proper refrigeration temperatures of 41°F or below. Additionally, the market's sliding entrance doors remained completely open during operation, creating an open pathway for vermin to enter the food facility.

Health Implications

The presence of rodent droppings poses serious health risks to customers shopping at this grocery market. Mice produce approximately 50 droppings daily containing dangerous pathogens including Salmonella and hantavirus. The contaminated food storage areas and open containers compound these risks, potentially exposing customers to foodborne illnesses.

Previous Inspection History

This conditional pass follows a previous September 23, 2025 reinspection that also resulted in a conditional rating. That earlier inspection revealed ongoing issues including rodent droppings at the front service area, the same inoperable deli display machine, and improper plumbing with a plastic bottle used as a temporary wastewater pipe. The facility's permit to operate has been reinstated, allowing the market to remain open to the public. However, the inspector noted that "all violations related to the imminent public health hazards have been corrected" and issued a new "PASS" placard with conditions.

Ongoing Requirements

City Discount Market #2 must provide monthly pest control reports to Inspector Jang for the next four months to demonstrate that the vermin infestation has been eliminated. The facility has signed up for a year-long professional pest control service to address the rodent problem systematically. The market serves the diverse Outer Richmond community, where residents rely on neighborhood grocery stores for daily shopping needs. The conditional pass allows continued operations while requiring strict compliance with food safety standards to protect public health.