CLOSURE NOTICE
Sarita's Grill & Beer Closed by Health Department
SARITA'S GRILL & BEER
995 VALENCIA ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110, SF 94110
MissionAmericanNear 24th St Mission BART
September 2, 2025
11:35 AM - 1:35 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Minor
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS; FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED; FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED.
Violations Cited
5
#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
1) Observed an active cockroach infestation as evidenced by the following: - 3 fast moving live cockroaches (1 with ootheca attached) hiding/walking on the middle door of the main prep cooler's refrigeration gasket in the kitchen and heavy droppings observed in the hinges of the prep cooler around the cockroaches. * Cleaning initiated at time of inspection. Pest control service was called by Katie Dea Inspector (415) 252-3815 Inspector Phone katie.dea@sfdph.org Inspector Email Raquel Person in C
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#33
CRITICAL
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
- Observed debris accumulation on fan guards in walk in cooler. - Observed heavy grease/debris/cockroach droppings in the hinges of the main prep cooler in kitchen.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#27
MINOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed packages of raw chicken stored above packages of loroco in the basement reach in freezer.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
- Observed bag of carrots on floor in walk in cooler. - Observed bag of onion on floor in kitchen.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
- Observed bag of carrots on floor in walk in cooler. - Observed bag of onion on floor in kitchen.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049