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Young Ellis Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection

YOUNG ELLIS PRODUCE 396 ELLIS ST 398, SF 94102 TenderloinConvenience StoreNear Powell St BART/Muni
October 31, 2025 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Inspector's Report

Routine inspection found multiple sanitation violations including bar soap instead of dispensed soap and missing towels at handwash sink (both corrected immediately), lack of proper dishwashing facilities for coffee service, improper food storage on floor, damaged cooler door gasket, and a clogged toilet. The facility sells prepackaged foods and was serving coffee without adequate cleaning facilities.

Violations Cited

5
#14
MAJOR
Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and Sanitized
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
Observed coffee being served, but the facility does not have a 3-compartment sink so there is no way to properly clean the coffee pot. Cease coffee service at the facility.
#42
MAJOR
Toilet Facilities: Facilities Properly Maintained
The toilet is currently clogged. Unclog the toilet.
#6
CORRECTED MAJOR
Adequate Hand Washing Facilities
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 bar soap at the handwash sink in the restroom. Provide soap from a dispenser. The operator immediately provided a pump soap dispenser. Observed a lack of towels at the handwash sink in the restroom. Provide towels at the handwash sink. The operator immediately provided towels.
#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 bottles of snow cone syrup stored directly on the floor behind the service counter. Store all foods 6" off of the floor (exception: a sealed container inside a second container, such as a a case of beer or wine, can be stored on a clean, dry floor).
#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 bottles of snow cone syrup stored directly on the floor behind the service counter. Store all foods 6" off of the floor (exception: a sealed container inside a second container, such as a a case of beer or wine, can be stored on a clean, dry floor).

Inspector Information

Received By Salah Faqari
Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health