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H81 - Supermarkets W/4+ Food Prep · San Francisco, CA

H Mart

3995 Alemany Blvd

Last inspected May 29, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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11 inspections

Reinspection

May 29, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167,Food temperature

Official wording

Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in good repair. Ensure all appliances are NSF-approved, commercial grade, durable, and easily cleanable., 113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279 - Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint (R)

May 29, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

Reinspection

Apr 30, 2025

Closure

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

notedCode 113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279Food temperature

Official wording

Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility., - An Abatement Conference has been scheduled for failure to comply with CA Health & Safety Code Sections. You are requested to appear to show cause as to why these violations are outstanding. Failure to appear may result in summary enforcement action by the Department of Public Health or Injunctive action by the City Attorney's Office., 114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182 - Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in good repair. Ensure all appliances are NSF-approved, commercial grade, durable, and easily cleanable., 114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable, and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair., 114067(f, g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125) - Provide an approved warewashing facility. Obtain chlorine test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer solutions and mechanical dishwasher. Obtain quaternary ammonia test strips to monitor quaternary ammonia sanitizer solutions., 114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269 - Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing, plumbing fixtures, and grease interceptors shall be installed in compliance with

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint (R)

Apr 30, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Other

Official wording

- Submit additional documents as instructed.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 16, 2025

Conditional Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114018, 114020Food temperature

Official wording

Discontinue thawing potentially hazardous foods at room temperature or in standing water. Use one of the following approved methods: - Under potable running water of sufficient velocity to wash away loose food particles using water no greater than 70°F for no more than 2 hours. - In a refrigeration unit at 41°F or below - In a microwave - As part of the cooking process, 114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable, and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair., - Submit additional documents as instructed., 114157, 114159 - Maintain onsite an accurate, easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available. A display thermometer +/- 2F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines., 114074, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.3, 114185.4, 114185.5 - All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination., 113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279 - Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility., 113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141 - Properly wash,

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint (I)

Apr 16, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Other

Official wording

- Submit additional documents as instructed.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 27, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114271Handwashing

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., 114153 - Equipment for cooling, e.g. ice machine, walk-in cooler/freezer, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to ensure proper food temperature control., 114130, 114169 - All new and used equipment and utensils shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program, e.g. NSF, ETL Sanitation, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation. , 114276, 114149, SF Health Code Section 440.5 - A permanent food facility shall provide clean toilet facilities in good repair for use by employees., 113953, 113953(b) - Hand sinks shall be sufficient in number and conveniently located so as to be accessible at all times., 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., 114047, 114153 - Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food, on approved shelving with a minimum of 6 inch clearance from the floor., 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., 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., 114192, 113953 - The water supply shall be from a water system approved by the local enforcement agency. , 114268 - The floor finish shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent in all areas where there is food servic

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Dec 27, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint (I)

Nov 1, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Contamination

Official wording

- Submit additional documents as instructed., 114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114069(b) - Elevate all food at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination. Properly label bulk ingredient/food containers with common name.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

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

Site Visit

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

Foodborne Illness

Aug 13, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source

Foodborne Illness

Jun 11, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source

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