H07 - Retail Mkts W/Food Prep (Under 5001) · San Francisco, CA

El Chavo Supermercado

Name: El Chavo Supermercado
Address: 3250 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

3250 Mission St

Last inspected Mar 4, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Complaint (I)

Mar 4, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

New Ownership (I)

Oct 1, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 19, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 21, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 14, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114279, 114281, 114282Pests

Official wording

A room, area, or cabinet separated from any food preparation or storage area, or warewashing area shall be provided for the storage of cleaning equipment and supplies., 114099 - Provide a 3-compartment sink with two integral metal drainboards for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils., 114279, 114281, 114282 - After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-day without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies, e.g. wall-mounted mop rack., 114192, 113953 - An adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water at least 120F and cold water shall be provided., 114193, 114193.1, 114269 - Equipment that discharges liquid waste, e.g. food preparation sinks, dishwashing machines, steam tables, ice machines and bins, espresso machines, walk-in refrigeration units, shall have approved indirect drainage through an air gap into a floor sink or other approved receiving vessel., 114163 - An adjacent table at least 18"x18" (LxW) shall be provided if the food preparation sink does not have an integral drainboard., 114193, 114193.1, 114269 - An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch., 114266, 114257, 114257.1, 114259 - A food facility shall at all times be constructed, equipped, and maintained, and operated as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds, and vermin, including, but not limited to rodents and insects., 114130, 114169 - All equipment shall be installed on castors, six (6) inch high round metal legs, or on a minimum four (4) inch high curb or pedestal with a continuously coved base at the juncture., 114130, 114169 - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable shall be sealed to the floor., 113953, 113953(b) - Provide minimum 6 inches high side splashguard(s) with rounded corners.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, May 14, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 21, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114271Pests

Official wording

Wall and ceiling finish shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent in all areas where there is food service or preparation, open food storage, warewashing, janitorial service, trash storage, and employee restrooms., 114193, 114193.1, 114269 - An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch., 114268 - The floor finish shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent in all areas where there is food service or preparation, open food storage, warewashing, janitorial service, trash storage, and employee restrooms., 114266, 114257, 114257.1, 114259 - A food facility shall at all times be constructed, equipped, and maintained, and operated as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds, and vermin, including, but not limited to rodents and insects., 114244, 114245 - Provide a floor plan showing the path-of-travel to the refuse storage area., 114268 - Floor surfaces shall be coved at the juncture of the floor and wall with a 3/8 inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches., 114276, 114149, SF Health Code Section 440.5 - Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust or odors., 114130, 114169 - All equipment shall be installed on castors, six (6) inch high round metal legs, or on a minimum four (4) inch high curb or pedestal with a continuously coved base at the juncture., 114256 - Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur., 114163 - All permanent food facilities that wash, rinse, soak, thaw, or similarly prepare foods shall be provided with a food preparation sink with a single integral drainboard. The food preparation sink shall have a minimum dimension of 18"x18"