J & M A-1 CAFE RESTAURANT LLC.

SF Health Dept

779 CLAY ST · CHINATOWN, SAN FRANCISCO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
71
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 8
2026
FAIL 8 violations
Pest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
Documentation & Training
113947.1-113947.6, 113948 - Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety cer
Other
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
Sanitation
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
Sanitation
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, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfac
Sanitation
114250, 114250.1, 114276 - Maintain toilet facilities clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a per
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
SEP 11
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Sanitation
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
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
Sanitation
114250, 114250.1, 114276 - Maintain toilet facilities clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a per
AUG 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Sanitation
114250, 114250.1, 114276 - Maintain toilet facilities clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a per
Food Temperature
113996, 113998, 114037, 114429, 114429.3, 114429.5 - Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature
Other
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
Sanitation
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
Pest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
NOV 22
2024
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 21
2024
FAIL 5 violations
Documentation & Training
- IMMEDIATE HEALTH PERMIT SUSPENSION AND CLOSURE The permit to operate the above named food facility is hereby temporarily suspended, and the facility is ordered immediately closed under the authority
Sanitation
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
Food Storage & Handling
113980, 113984 (a, b, d, e, f), 113986, 114060, 114067 (a, d, e), 114069, 114073, 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c) - Ensure all food is separated and protected from potential cross contamination. Store
Pest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
Sanitation
114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e] - Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in clean water with sanitizer or use only once; sepa
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NOV 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
Facility Condition
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
Food Storage & Handling
113980, 113984 (a, b, d, e, f), 113986, 114060, 114067 (a, d, e), 114069, 114073, 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c) - Ensure all food is separated and protected from potential cross contamination. Store
Pest Activity
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
Sanitation
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 t
Sanitation
114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e] - Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in clean water with sanitizer or use only once; sepa
Documentation & Training
113947.1-113947.6, 113948 - Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety cer
Food Temperature
114018, 114020 - 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 veloc
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
MAY 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use
Other
Food separated and protected
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Plumbing & Waste
Toilet facilities: facilities properly maintained
MAR 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
Plumbing & Waste
Toilet facilities: facilities properly maintained [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 3/28/2022 ]
JUL 30
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/16/2022 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/16/2022 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 3/16/2022 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 3/16/2022 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 3/16/2022 ]
MAR 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 7/30/2021 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 7/30/2021 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 7/30/2021 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 7/30/2021 ]
JAN 21
2021
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
Other
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
AUG 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Low Risk Other
No thermometers or uncalibrated thermometers
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Low Risk Documentation & Training
Permit license or inspection report not posted
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
DEC 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
Low Risk Other
Unapproved living quarters in food facility
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Low Risk Other
Non service animal

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