SF Parkside Restaurant Good To Go Closed for Flies

San Francisco health inspectors have closed Good To Go restaurant in Parkside after discovering fly activity in the kitchen during a follow-up inspection on November 3, 2025. The establishment at 750 Font Boulevard failed its inspection and was ordered to cease operations immediately due to critical health violations. During this inspection, conducted between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM, inspector Cristina Fung-Autry documented fly activity in the back of the kitchen near the mop sink area. The presence of insects in food preparation areas represents a serious public health risk, as flies are known carriers of dangerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and various parasites that can cause severe foodborne illness.

Health Violations Found

The inspection revealed two critical violations, both related to pest control failures. Health officials cited the restaurant for violating California Retail Food Code Section 114259, which prohibits insects, rodents, birds, or non-service animals in food establishments. The violation was marked as critical, indicating an immediate threat to public health that could lead to foodborne illness if not corrected. Additionally, inspectors found the restaurant lacked proper temperature monitoring equipment, discovering no thermometer in a two-door upright refrigeration unit. While this violation was corrected on-site when staff provided a thermometer upon the inspector's request, the facility also failed to have a readily available probe thermometer for checking food temperatures.

Public Health Implications

Fly infestations in restaurant kitchens pose significant health risks to diners. These insects can contaminate food surfaces, utensils, and ingredients with harmful bacteria they pick up from garbage, sewage, and decaying organic matter. Customers who dined at the establishment before the closure could have been exposed to contaminated food, potentially leading to gastrointestinal illness, food poisoning, and other health complications. The location of the fly activity near the mop sink is particularly concerning, as this area is typically used for cleaning equipment and may contain standing water or food debris that attracts pests. The proximity to food preparation areas means cross-contamination was highly likely.

Restaurant Background

Good To Go operates under permit holder Axiom Development Corp and is located in the Parkside neighborhood near Stonestown Muni transit. The restaurant's closure marks its first documented inspection failure since opening, as no previous inspection records were found in the health department database. The follow-up inspection indicates this was not an initial visit, suggesting the restaurant may have had previous compliance issues that prompted additional scrutiny from health officials. The fact that this was a follow-up inspection that resulted in closure demonstrates the seriousness of the violations discovered.

Current Status

The restaurant remains closed with no reopening date announced. Before resuming operations, Good To Go must address all violations, implement effective pest control measures, and pass a reinspection. The health department has ordered corrective actions, and the establishment cannot serve customers until officials verify all health code violations have been resolved. Inspector Cristina Fung-Autry can be reached at cristina.fung-autry@sfdph.org for additional information about the closure. Customers who recently dined at the restaurant and experienced illness are advised to contact their healthcare provider and report symptoms to the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Staff Reporter at SF Restaurant Inspections