REOPENED
Spice Of America Fails Reopening Inspection
November 12, 2025
12:10 PM - 1:35 PM
Reinspection Inspection
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor
4
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Second reinspection following closure revealed ongoing pest issues including a live cockroach in oven, rodent droppings in loft area, and flies near storage. Moldy food found in non-operational cooler at 69°F was voluntarily discarded. Multiple equipment failures including ice machine, refrigerators, and dishwasher sanitizer not dispensing properly. Facility permit reinstated after corrections with conditional pass status and reinspection fees applied.
Violations Cited
6
#13
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED
What Was Observed
Moldy fries and paneer observed inside of a prep cooler at the cookline that was OFF. COS - foods were voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
#23
CORRECTED
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 1 live cockroach inside of the drip pan of the oven. COS - cockroach was killed and pan was cleaned at time of inspection. Small flies observed near spice storage area in kitchen near cookline and near refuse bins. Observed a few rodent droppings in the ventilation space under the skylight in the loft in hard to reach areas under the wood planks. COS - area was cleaned at time of inspection. Observed 2 holes in the loft area under the skylight at the corner of the wall. COS - holes were sealed with sealant at time of inspection. Container of RAID observed on 3 compartment sink drainboard. COS - RAID discarded at time of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#34
CORRECTED
MAJOR
WAREWASH FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED, USED; TEST STRIPS
Why This Matters
Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.
What Was Observed
Automatic dishwasher sanitizer measured 0ppm Cl, run several times. Machine was primed and measured at 25ppm Cl at end of inspection. COS - 3 compartment sink set up with 100ppm Cl in sanitizer compartment.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
#35
MAJOR
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
Ice machine, under counter reach-in refrigeration unit, and upright refrigerator are non-operational. Wood staircase/ladder leading to loft storage area still needing a hand rail as an elevated fall hazard.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#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 moldy fries, paneers, and a few sauces being held in a prep cooler at the cookline that was OFF and measuring at 69F. Per operator, the fridge is off and food was in the unit since yesterday. COS - foods were voluntarily discarded at time of inspection and fridge turned back ON and measured at 39F at end of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#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 moldy fries, paneers, and a few sauces being held in a prep cooler at the cookline that was OFF and measuring at 69F. Per operator, the fridge is off and food was in the unit since yesterday. COS - foods were voluntarily discarded at time of inspection and fridge turned back ON and measured at 39F at end of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
Inspector Information
Email
katie.dea@sfdph.org
Received By
Qamar