FAIL
J & L Vegi Supermarket Fails Health Inspection
J & L VEGI SUPERMARKET INC
1215 STOCKTON ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94133, SF 94133
North BeachNear Powell-Mason Cable Car
September 4, 2025
1:40 PM - 3:15 PM
Routine Inspection
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED.
Violations Cited
7
#23
CRITICAL
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Heavy fly infestation. Have pest control performed by licensed professional at least 2 times per month. Observed cat living in store. Remove cat.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#29
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND USED
What Was Observed
Observed a can of household use insect points on behind counter. Remove, only have toxic products applied by licensed pest control operator. Residential use pest control products are not allowed.
#13
CORRECTED
MAJOR
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED
What Was Observed
Observed mold tofu in bag in walk in, rotten damaged potato and root vegetable. Observed whole watermelon stored in ice bin. Observed various types of meat and seafood stored on sales floor (on ice) without protection from contamination. Pork skin observed sitting on buthcer counter, frozen fish in pans on sales floor, chicken feet, exposed half cut melon, beef hearts, organ meats, frozen shrimp. Store food in such a way that it is protected from contamination (either bagged or in a display case
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Observd meat at butcher counter at 52F, meat on sales floor at 54F, cut melon at 64F, bagged tofu. All items relocated to refrigeration. Store potentially hazardous food under temperature control at all times. Corrected on site.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#22
MINOR
SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
What Was Observed
Observed standing water in floor drain near door to upstiars office. Please have waste water lines serviced by licensed plumber, send service report to district inspector, if waste water line backs up please self close and sanitize affected areas.
#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
Please deep clean, scrub scour sweep, declutter, sanitize the following areas: butcher counter and display case, all refrigeration, inside walk in and freezer, downstairs, ice machine, sales floor,
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
Please deep clean, scrub scour sweep, declutter, sanitize the following areas: butcher counter and display case, all refrigeration, inside walk in and freezer, downstairs, ice machine, sales floor,
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
Inspector Information
Inspector
Michael Mooney
Email
michael.mooney@sfdph.org