FAIL
Obour Foods, Fails Health Inspection
October 1, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Routine Inspection
14
Total Violations
14
Minor
Violations Cited
14
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED
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
sanitizer bucket not set up before operating 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#18
MINOR
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE, SPECIALIZED PROCESSES & HACCP
What Was Observed
Observed Orbour produce food in jars using compressor type of machine to seal the jar. Ensure to provide State license registration for processing food packaging. (PFR) Processing Food Registration.
#21
MINOR
HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
the 3 compartment sink located on the left side of the mechanical dishwasher is measured at 113F, all other 3 compartment sinks measured at 120F. Mechanicla dishwasher at 50ppm of chlorine.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#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
food grease buildup on cooking equipment including oven, stove top, range oven, and all the pipes around the cooking areas.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#35
MINOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
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
stove, range oven and all other cooking equipment observed storeved outside extended out of the 6 inches of the type one hood overhang. Observed one of the griller located next to the deep fryer. Ensure all cooking equipment stored in a manner that it would not trigger fire and that it shall be located within the 6" of the type one hood overhang. Please correct this by next follow up inspection before referring the report to the fire department. Sojeatta Khim Inspector (415) 252-3963 Inspector Phone sojeatta.khim@sfdph.org Inspector Email Juliano Porciuncula Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 4 Inspection Date 10/01/2025 OBOUR FOODS, LLC Permit Name 1566 CARROLL AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124-3218 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) 114182
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#36
MINOR
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
see equipment violation #35
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
What Was Observed
see equipment disrepair on violation # 35
#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
no sanitizer set up during inspection, and no wiping cloths used either.
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
cannot see the waste water line for all those ice machines indirectly draining into floor sink, and also no cover provided for all of the floor sink at the time of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#41
MINOR
REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED & AREA MAINTAINED
What Was Observed
garbage inside restroom were overflowing on to the floor inside the restroom.
#42
MINOR
TOILET FACILITIES: FACILITIES PROPERLY MAINTAINED
What Was Observed
toilet and restroom were dirty and sticky on water handle and saop dispenser inside the restroom also stuck. Sojeatta Khim Inspector (415) 252-3963 Inspector Phone sojeatta.khim@sfdph.org Inspector Email Juliano Porciuncula Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 4 Inspection Date 10/01/2025 OBOUR FOODS, LLC Permit Name 1566 CARROLL AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124-3218 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output)
#44
MINOR
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
floors under the sink, at the mechanical dishwasher accumulated of dirt and grease and under the cooking equipment.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
#47
MINOR
PERMIT & LICENSE CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE
Why This Matters
Public display of permits and grades allows consumers to make informed decisions. Transparency improves compliance and food safety.
What Was Observed
current license not posted. Sojeatta Khim Inspector (415) 252-3963 Inspector Phone sojeatta.khim@sfdph.org Inspector Email Juliano Porciuncula Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 4 Total 4
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114381
#47
MINOR
PERMIT & LICENSE CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE
Why This Matters
Public display of permits and grades allows consumers to make informed decisions. Transparency improves compliance and food safety.
What Was Observed
current license not posted. Sojeatta Khim Inspector (415) 252-3963 Inspector Phone sojeatta.khim@sfdph.org Inspector Email Juliano Porciuncula Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 4 Total 4
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114381