SF DPH · Business ID 26609
J & M A-1 CAFE RESTAURANT LLC
779 CLAY ST San Francisco
“A Chinatown diner with a turbulent inspection record, including two health-permit closures and a recent vermin-related shutdown.”
Why this score
- −Most recent inspection: Closure
- −2 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
- −Slipped from a clean result 2 times
- −Failed or was closed on 2024-11-21
Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.
- Jun 8, 2026InspectionClosure
- —critical114259, 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 infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including
1 critical citation this visit - Sep 11, 2025InspectionPass
- —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., 114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cookin
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionPass
- —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 permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in est
- Nov 22, 2024ReinspectionPassNo violations cited.
- Nov 21, 2024ReinspectionClosure
- —critical- 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 of Sections 114405 and 114409 of Division 104, Part 7, Chapter 13, Article 3 of the California Health and Safety Code and/or City and County of San Francisco Health Code §§ 440 (j) and 440.1. The att
1 critical citation this visit - Nov 14, 2024RoutinePass
- —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., 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 prod
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