Daeho Korean BBQ Pacific Heights Reopens After Health Pass

Daeho Korean BBQ and Beef Soup in Pacific Heights has successfully reopened after resolving serious health violations that previously earned the restaurant a conditional pass. The Korean restaurant at 1620 Post Street demonstrated proper food safety protocols during this inspection on November 7, 2025, correcting issues that included rodent droppings in storage areas and improper cooling methods for potentially hazardous foods.

Successful Resolution of Previous Violations

Inspector Usman Javaid confirmed during the reinspection that all previously identified violations had been properly addressed. The restaurant demonstrated significant improvements in food safety protocols, with oxtail and brisket now properly maintained at safe temperatures in ice baths. This marked improvement comes after the facility received a conditional pass during its previous inspection on October 31, which had identified concerning health hazards. The most significant achievement was the complete elimination of rodent activity in the second floor dry storage area. During the failed inspection, rodent droppings had been discovered near heating surfaces, creating serious contamination risks for food storage and preparation areas. The restaurant's management implemented comprehensive pest control measures and thorough cleaning protocols that successfully resolved this critical health concern.

Food Safety Improvements

Temperature control violations that had previously put customers at risk of foodborne illness were completely corrected. The inspection revealed that potentially hazardous foods, including the restaurant's signature oxtail and brisket preparations, were now being properly cooled using ice baths to maintain safe temperatures. This represents a crucial improvement for a Korean BBQ establishment where proper meat handling is essential for customer safety. The restaurant's commitment to resolving these violations demonstrates the effectiveness of San Francisco's inspection follow-up system. Health inspectors had initially identified these serious concerns during routine inspections, leading to the conditional status that required immediate corrective action.

Pacific Heights Dining Recovery

The successful reopening provides welcome news for Pacific Heights diners seeking authentic Korean cuisine near the Fillmore bus lines. The restaurant, operated by Kangnam1957, Inc., has demonstrated its commitment to maintaining proper health standards while serving traditional Korean BBQ and beef soup dishes to the community. For customers who may have dined at the establishment during the period when violations were present, health officials note that proper cooking temperatures typically eliminate most foodborne pathogens. However, the presence of rodents in food storage areas and improper cooling methods could have created risks for contamination and bacterial growth.

Restaurant Operations Resume

With all violations now corrected, Daeho Korean BBQ and Beef Soup can resume full operations without restrictions. The restaurant's phone number (415) 265-7212 connects customers to a facility that has proven its ability to address serious health concerns and maintain proper food safety standards moving forward. The successful resolution of these violations reinforces the importance of San Francisco's rigorous inspection system in protecting public health while supporting restaurants that demonstrate commitment to proper food safety protocols.