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Mission Food Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection

MISSION FOOD CENTER, INC , SF 94102 TenderloinNear Powell St BART/Muni
August 21, 2025 11:20 AM - 12:50 PM Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
3
Corrected On Site

Inspector's Report

Inspector found issues including: ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE.

Violations Cited

5
#23
CORRECTED CRITICAL
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
CONTINUE to exclude rodents and flies from the facility by working with your licensed pest control operator. REMOVE evidence of rodents and clean and sanitize affected areas. INSPECT the facility for entry points and KEEP facility enclosed (doors closed) to prevent vermin entry. KEEP facility clean and dry to prevent fly attraction. - Observed rodent droppings in the following locations: 3 pieces on the floor next to the meat cooler, on the landing in the middle of the stairs leading to the base
#21
MAJOR
HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
IMMEDIATELY restore warm water to the restroom hand sink of 100-108F. - Lack of warm water available at the hand sink, even after resetting instant water heater that is installed at this sink. All other fixtures provided required adequate hot water at 120F or above.
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
Observed box of popsicles on floor in walk in freezer.
#6
CORRECTED MINOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
Observed hand sink in back warewash area blocked with a cart, unable to access. COS - inspector instructed operator to make hand sink accessible.
#6
CORRECTED MINOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
Observed hand sink in back warewash area blocked with a cart, unable to access. COS - inspector instructed operator to make hand sink accessible.

Inspector Information

Inspector Katie Dea
Received By Ahmed
Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health