Popular Mission sandwich spot closed 'due to a rodent infestation'

Duc Loi Supermarket at 2200 Mission St. was forced to close temporarily due to major health code violations. Duc Loi Supermarket at 2200 Mission St. was forced to close temporarily due to major health code violations. Photo: Tuan T. / Yelp Photo: Tuan T. / Yelp Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Popular Mission sandwich spot closed 'due to a rodent infestation' 1 / 7 Back to Gallery

Duc Loi Supermarket at 2200 Mission St. was forced to close temporarily due to major health code violations.

Its license was suspended Monday "due to a rodent infestation, food contamination, unsanitary conditions and recurring violations," according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health.

The market, especially popular for its inexpensive banh mi sandwiches, has a history of health code violations. During its last inspection on March 20, it was cited for unsanitary food surfaces, contaminated food, unclean hands or improper use of gloves, and high-risk vermin infestation, among other violations. The inspection resulted in a food safety score of 63, considered "poor" by the SFDPH.

Four other inspections since 2016 have resulted in scores between 70 and 73.

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Food establishments are required by the city's health code to post their scores in the window for the public to see.

A notice to the public posted on the business's storefront states Duc Loi will remain closed until its permit to operate is reinstated.

It's not clear when the next opportunity to pass a health inspection will be.

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