CONDITIONAL
Powell Grocery Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
September 25, 2025
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found raw shell eggs stored at room temperature for less than 4 hours and a domestic cat living inside the market. Additional violations included cardboard shelf liners that are not easily cleanable and a restroom door failing to self-close. The egg temperature issue was corrected on site.
Violations Cited
4
#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 domestic cat living in market, please remove cat; pets are not permitted to reside inside food facilities.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#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
Observed raw shell eggs stored out side of temperature control for less than 4 hours which were immediately transferred to working refrigeration based on inspectors request. Please hold potentially hazardous food in refrigeration at or below 41F. Corrected on site.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#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
Observed card board shelf liners. Please remove, cardboard is not smooth and easily cleanable. If needed, provide approved shelf liners.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#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
Observed card board shelf liners. Please remove, cardboard is not smooth and easily cleanable. If needed, provide approved shelf liners.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
Inspector Information
Email
michael.mooney@sfdph.org
Received By
Chao Xiong Luo