SF Sunset Super Closed for Spoiled Food and Ice Contamination

San Francisco health inspectors have permanently closed Sunset Super in the Parkside neighborhood after a follow-up inspection revealed serious food safety violations that posed immediate health risks to customers. The restaurant at 2801 Vicente Street failed this inspection on August 25, 2025, and remains shuttered with no reopening date scheduled. The most alarming discovery was spoiled food items stored alongside fresh products without proper labeling or segregation. Health inspectors found deteriorated food mixed with items intended for sale, creating a dangerous cross-contamination situation that could expose customers to foodborne pathogens and bacteria. This violation alone represents a critical breakdown in basic food safety protocols that protect public health.

Contaminated Ice and Equipment Issues

Inspectors also discovered serious contamination in the restaurant's ice machine, observing significant residue accumulation on the interior surfaces that had not been properly cleaned. The dirty ice machine posed direct health risks to customers who would consume beverages and food prepared with contaminated ice. Water systems and ice production require rigorous sanitization to prevent bacterial growth and disease transmission. Throughout the facility, inspectors found widespread equipment violations and cleanliness failures. Unclean equipment included the tofu refrigeration unit, seafood and fish tanks, and meat display cases. In the meat preparation area, racks used for storing meat products were found to be dirty, while hosing that dripped water onto seafood cutting boards showed visible contamination. The inspection revealed improper materials being used throughout the restaurant, including aluminum foil lining shelves where vermin could harbor, cardboard lining in multiple areas, and duct tape on cabinets above cutting board surfaces. These materials cannot be properly sanitized and create hiding places for rodents and pests.

Sanitation Breakdown

Additional violations highlighted a complete breakdown in sanitation standards. Fish scraps were stored directly in trash cans without proper bagging, creating conditions that attract vermin and generate offensive odors. Employee personal items, including backpacks, cups, and medicine, were scattered throughout food storage areas instead of being confined to designated spaces. The facility showed signs of poor maintenance with excessive water on floors in meat and seafood preparation areas, spider webs on ceilings, and food debris accumulated under produce shelving. These conditions create breeding grounds for bacteria and attract unwanted pests that can contaminate food supplies.

Previous Inspection History

This closure followed a conditional pass from an August 14 reinspection that had identified ongoing problems with handwashing facilities, hot and cold water availability, and shell stock handling procedures. The restaurant's inability to correct these fundamental food safety issues during the follow-up period led to the permanent closure decision. Sunset Super's location near West Portal Muni had served the local community, but the serious nature of these violations left health officials with no choice but to protect public safety through immediate closure. The restaurant must address all violations and undergo extensive remediation before any consideration for reopening can occur.