CONDITIONAL
Marina Supermarket: Vermin & Temperature Issues - Conditional
October 17, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Routine Inspection
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
4
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Multiple violations found including mice droppings in storage areas, improper hot holding temperatures for breakfast burritos, and contaminated produce stored in unapproved areas. Facility needs proper vermin proofing and structural improvements to prevent future contamination.
Violations Cited
6
#13
CRITICAL
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED
What Was Observed
Observed boxes of uncovered produce stored overnight at back unapproved and unenclosed food storage area. (observed vermin droppings on floor)
#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
Observed mice droppings on floor along the wall and under shelves, equipment at both back food storage rooms.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#37
MAJOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
What Was Observed
Observed grill for cooking breakfast burrito located by front entrance area, no ventilation hood system.
#43
MAJOR
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
need to properly vermin proof entire facility again.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#44
MAJOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Observed not properly enclosed and unapproved wall at back food prep and food storage area. Observed dirty floor under shelves and wall at back food storage rooms.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
#44
MAJOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Observed not properly enclosed and unapproved wall at back food prep and food storage area. Observed dirty floor under shelves and wall at back food storage rooms.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
Inspector Information
Received By
Gareth