CONDITIONAL
J & A Restaurant Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
J & A RESTAURANT
5712 MISSION ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94112-4209, SF 94112
ExcelsiorChineseNear Balboa Park BART
November 19, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Routine Inspection
8
Total Violations
2
Major
6
Minor
3
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited
8
#14
CORRECTED
MAJOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
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
No sanitizer bucket. COS.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#35
MAJOR
EQUIPMENT GOOD REPAIR
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
Wood planks covering grease interceptor. Use metal cover.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE LABELS
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Lack of labels on bulk containers.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#36
CORRECTED
MINOR
UTENSILS STORAGE
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
Wet wiping cloths on food prep tables. COS.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#37
MINOR
VENTILATION
What Was Observed
Gaps in hood filter.
#39
CORRECTED
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS
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
Wet cloths not in sanitizer. COS.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#43
MINOR
PREMISES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Personal items stored throughout. Declutter.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#43
MINOR
PREMISES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Personal items stored throughout. Declutter.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123