CONDITIONAL
El Chavo Supermer Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
EL CHAVO SUPERMERCADO
3250 MISSION ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110, SF 94110
MissionNear 24th St Mission BART
October 15, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Routine Inspection
24
Total Violations
2
Major
22
Minor
Violations Cited
24
#27
MAJOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed Packets of frozen meat and frozen fish stored together in refrigerator inside meat prep area. Ensure to separate the food according to their internal cook temperature to avoid potential cross contamination. - Observed raw meat stored in the refregerator exposed to refregerator condensate. Ensure store meat in a package to avoid potential cross contamination with condensate of referigerator.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#27
MAJOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed Packets of frozen meat and frozen fish stored together in refrigerator inside meat prep area. Ensure to separate the food according to their internal cook temperature to avoid potential cross contamination. - Observed raw meat stored in the refregerator exposed to refregerator condensate. Ensure store meat in a package to avoid potential cross contamination with condensate of referigerator. Usman Javaid Inspector (415) 252-3982 Inspector Phone usman.javaid@sfdph.org Inspector Email ismael Received By Refused to Sign Current 6 Total 8 Insp Date 10/15/2025 Time In 10:00 AM Time Out 11:30 AM Purpose of Inspection Routine Follow-up Call TBD Inspector Date EL CHAVO SUPERMERCADO Permit Name 3250 MISSION ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110 Address Certified Food Manager Owner AYOB'S COMMUNITY MARKET CORP ismael Ahmed 11/06/2028 Certification Expiration Date ismaelahmed740@gmail.com PIC Email Phone (510) 575-1382 20121539316 LIN 03/31/2026 Expiration Date Interative output
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
1. Observed meat cutting machine was not cleaned properly and contains ground meat residue. ENSURE food contact surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized after use. 2. No sanitizer solution at the time of inspection. Employee made the sanitizer solution during inspection 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
1. Observed meat cutting machine was not cleaned properly and contains ground meat residue. ENSURE food contact surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized after use. 2. No sanitizer solution at the time of inspection. Employee made the sanitizer solution during inspection 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#26
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed meat packet in a container improperly thawed at room temperature and later moved to walk in cooler. Use Only proper method for thawing.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#26
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed meat packet in a container improperly thawed at room temperature and later moved to walk in cooler. Use Only proper method for thawing.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Observed dirty fan guards in walk in cooler. Ensure to clean the fan guard to avoid potential contamination of food from debris of fan guard.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Observed dirty fan guards in walk in cooler. Ensure to clean the fan guard to avoid potential contamination of food from debris of fan guard.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Observed wiping cloth sitting on the table on the meat prep table. Ensure wet wiping cloth stay inside sanitizer bucket when not in use to avoid bacterial growth.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Observed wiping cloth sitting on the table on the meat prep table. Ensure wet wiping cloth stay inside sanitizer bucket when not in use to avoid bacterial growth.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#4
MINOR
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE
What Was Observed
Observed Employee drink on the meat prep table covered with lid. ENSURE food employee do not drink in food prep area to avoid potential cross contamination.
#4
MINOR
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE
What Was Observed
Observed Employee drink on the meat prep table covered with lid. ENSURE food employee do not drink in food prep area to avoid potential cross contamination.
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Observed food prep sink faucet became loose while dispensing water. ENSURE repair of faucet is done. - Observed no floor drain sink with minimum 1 inch air gap under the food prep sink in front prep area. COS Usman Javaid Inspector (415) 252-3982 Inspector Phone usman.javaid@sfdph.org Inspector Email ismael Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 8 Inspection Date 10/15/2025 EL CHAVO SUPERMERCADO Permit Name 3250 MISSION ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output)
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Observed food prep sink faucet became loose while dispensing water. ENSURE repair of faucet is done. - Observed no floor drain sink with minimum 1 inch air gap under the food prep sink in front prep area. COS
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#42
MINOR
TOILET FACILITIES: FACILITIES PROPERLY MAINTAINED
What Was Observed
Observed bathroom lacking toilet paper holder toilet papers were sitting on the floor at the time of inspection. - ENSURE toilet towels holder in the bathroom is repaired.
#42
MINOR
TOILET FACILITIES: FACILITIES PROPERLY MAINTAINED
What Was Observed
Observed bathroom lacking toilet paper holder toilet papers were sitting on the floor at the time of inspection. - ENSURE toilet towels holder in the bathroom is repaired. Usman Javaid Inspector (415) 252-3982 Inspector Phone usman.javaid@sfdph.org Inspector Email ismael Received By Refused to Sign Current 7 Total 8 Insp Date 10/15/2025 Time In 10:00 AM Time Out 11:30 AM Purpose of Inspection Routine Follow-up Call TBD Inspector Date EL CHAVO SUPERMERCADO Permit Name 3250 MISSION ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110 Address Certified Food Manager Owner AYOB'S COMMUNITY MARKET CORP ismael Ahmed 11/06/2028 Certification Expiration Date ismaelahmed740@gmail.com PIC Email Phone (510) 575-1382 20121539316 LIN 03/31/2026 Expiration Date Interative output
#43
MINOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Observed pool of standing water in the walk in cooler at the the time of inspection. Ensure there is no standing water to avoid potential vermin harborage. 114281, 114282
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#43
MINOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Observed pool of standing water in the walk in cooler at the the time of inspection. Ensure there is no standing water to avoid potential vermin harborage. 114281, 114282
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#48
MINOR
PLAN REVIEW
What Was Observed
Observed walk in cooler installed without plan. Within 7 days submit plans for review and approval to the San Francisco department of building inspections and ensure plans are routed to DPH. Usman Javaid Inspector (415) 252-3982 Inspector Phone usman.javaid@sfdph.org Inspector Email ismael Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 4 Total 8 Insp Date 10/15/2025 Time In 10:00 AM Time Out 11:30 AM Purpose of Inspection Routine Follow-up Call TBD Inspector Date EL CHAVO SUPERMERCADO Permit Name 3250 MISSION ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110 Address Certified Food Manager Owner AYOB'S COMMUNITY MARKET CORP ismael Ahmed 11/06/2028 Certification Expiration Date ismaelahmed740@gmail.com PIC Email Phone (510) 575-1382 20121539316 LIN 03/31/2026 Expiration Date Interative output
#48
MINOR
PLAN REVIEW
What Was Observed
Observed walk in cooler installed without plan. Within 7 days submit plans for review and approval to the San Francisco department of building inspections and ensure plans are routed to DPH. Usman Javaid Inspector (415) 252-3982 Inspector Phone usman.javaid@sfdph.org Inspector Email ismael Received By Refused to Sign Current 8 Total 8
#5
MINOR
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED; PROPER GLOVE USE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Sewage contains billions of pathogens including hepatitis A, norovirus, and E. coli. One tablespoon contains 100 million bacteria. Causes immediate severe illness.
What Was Observed
- Observed Employee not washing hands after using mop on the floor. - Employee was asked about hand wash sink location and employee was unable to tell the location of hand wash sink which implied employees are not washing their hands after handling foods or during or in between changing their gloves. COS : Employee was stopped and asked to wash hands after using mop.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114193, 114197
#5
MINOR
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED; PROPER GLOVE USE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Sewage contains billions of pathogens including hepatitis A, norovirus, and E. coli. One tablespoon contains 100 million bacteria. Causes immediate severe illness.
What Was Observed
- Observed Employee not washing hands after using mop on the floor. - Employee was asked about hand wash sink location and employee was unable to tell the location of hand wash sink which implied employees are not washing their hands after handling foods or during or in between changing their gloves. COS : Employee was stopped and asked to wash hands after using mop.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114193, 114197
#6
MINOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed Hand wash sink was blocked by trolley and other metal items at the time of inspection. ENSURE hand wash sink available for the the hand wash sink all time. COS : Operator removed the trolley and other metal items. Observed no paper towel at the time of inspection in paper towel dispensor. COS : Operator brought temporary paper towel for drying hands.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#6
MINOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed Hand wash sink was blocked by trolley and other metal items at the time of inspection. ENSURE hand wash sink available for the the hand wash sink all time. COS : Operator removed the trolley and other metal items. Observed no paper towel at the time of inspection in paper towel dispensor. COS : Operator brought temporary paper towel for drying hands.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2