Anh Hong Phu Nhuan Restaurant Fails with Fruit Flies, Grease

Anh Hong Phu Nhuan, a restaurant located at 3123 Clement Street in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district, failed its routine health inspection on October 15, 2025, due to multiple serious sanitation violations that put customer safety at risk. The inspection revealed fruit flies throughout the facility, missing sanitization equipment, and extensive grease buildup on cooking surfaces. The most concerning violation involved a pest infestation of fruit flies observed throughout the restaurant during the inspection. Fruit flies pose significant health risks as they can carry bacteria and contaminate food surfaces, potentially causing foodborne illnesses in customers. The operator had already contacted pest control services, but the immediate threat to food safety remained present during the inspection.

Critical Sanitation Failures

Inspector Jessica Jang documented seven total violations during this inspection, including one major violation and six minor violations that collectively created an unsafe dining environment. The inspection revealed that food preparation staff lacked proper sanitizing equipment, with no sanitizer buckets available for employees handling food. This critical oversight was corrected on-site when operators provided adequate sanitizer buckets with proper sanitizer concentrations. The restaurant also failed to maintain basic handwashing facilities, as inspectors found no wall soap dispenser at the hand-wash sink. This violation was immediately corrected when operators installed the missing soap dispenser, but the initial absence represented a serious breach of basic food safety protocols that could lead to cross-contamination.

Extensive Equipment and Facility Issues

The inspection revealed widespread equipment cleanliness problems throughout the kitchen. Grease and grime had accumulated on cooking equipment in the cook-line, creating potential fire hazards and unsanitary food preparation conditions. The dishwasher control panel showed significant grime buildup, while the ventilation cooking hood contained substantial grease accumulation that required professional cleaning services. Floor conditions presented additional health concerns, with food debris and grease buildup observed around fryers and cooking equipment. Wall surfaces behind the food prep sink and three-compartment sink showed grime accumulation, while food debris was found on walls behind the radish cutter. These conditions create breeding grounds for bacteria and attract pests to the facility.

Structural Violations and Pest Entry Points

Perhaps most troubling, inspectors discovered the restaurant's back door was open without proper vermin proofing, creating direct entry points for rodents, insects, and other pests. This structural violation directly contributed to the fruit fly infestation and posed ongoing risks for more serious pest problems.

Restaurant Response and Corrections

The restaurant, accessible via the 38 Geary bus line, must address all violations by November 17, 2025. While some issues like missing soap dispensers and sanitizer buckets were corrected immediately during the inspection, the more serious problems including pest control, deep cleaning of equipment, and proper door sealing require professional intervention. This represents the first recorded inspection for Anh Hong Phu Nhuan in the San Francisco Department of Public Health database, making it impossible to establish patterns of compliance or recurring issues. The restaurant must demonstrate significant improvements before its next inspection to ensure customer safety in the Outer Richmond dining scene. Inspector Jessica Jang can be reached at (415) 252-3825 for additional information regarding this failed inspection and required corrections.