Tung Sing Restaurant Castro Reopens After Mice Infestation

Tung Sing Restaurant in Castro has successfully reopened after resolving a serious mice infestation and multiple major health violations that forced its temporary closure just six days earlier. The Chinese restaurant at 4013 24th Street received its green placard and authorization to reopen following a successful reinspection on November 10, 2025. Health inspectors confirmed that all major violations identified during the previous inspection have been completely abated, allowing the establishment to resume normal operations.

Successful Resolution of Health Crisis

The reopening marks a significant turnaround for the Castro district restaurant, which had been closed after inspectors discovered rodent activity and 13 other serious health violations during a November 4 inspection. The mice infestation represented a critical food safety hazard that required immediate closure and comprehensive remediation efforts. During this inspection, conducted between 11:20 AM and 12:20 PM, inspector Sojeatta Khim from the San Francisco Department of Public Health verified that the restaurant had successfully eliminated all traces of rodent activity and corrected the additional violations that had compromised food safety standards. The reinspection was conducted at the owner's request, demonstrating the restaurant's commitment to addressing the health concerns promptly and thoroughly. Howard Tong, representing the establishment, received the inspection results confirming the successful remediation efforts.

From Closure to Compliance

The original closure on November 4 highlighted serious concerns about food safety protocols at the establishment. The presence of mice in a food service environment poses significant health risks, as rodents can contaminate food surfaces, equipment, and ingredients with harmful bacteria including salmonella and E. coli. For customers who had dined at Tung Sing Restaurant before the closure, the mice infestation raised concerns about potential exposure to foodborne pathogens. Rodent contamination can occur through direct contact with food, food preparation surfaces, or through droppings and urine that may not be immediately visible to diners. The swift action by health inspectors to close the restaurant prevented continued exposure to these health hazards while giving the establishment time to implement proper pest control measures and sanitization protocols.

Restaurant Operations Resume

Located near the Castro St Muni line, Tung Sing Restaurant serves the vibrant Castro neighborhood, which relies on local restaurants for dining options. The restaurant's closure had temporarily reduced food service options in the area, making its successful reopening welcome news for local residents and visitors. The establishment can be reached at (415) 648-8582 and is owned by Tung Sing Restaurant Inc. The restaurant's ability to quickly address the mice infestation and other violations demonstrates the effectiveness of San Francisco's health inspection system in protecting public health while allowing compliant businesses to resume operations. Customers can now return to Tung Sing Restaurant with confidence that the previous health violations have been resolved and the establishment meets current food safety standards. The green placard displayed at the restaurant confirms its compliance with all health department requirements. The successful reopening serves as an example of how restaurants can work cooperatively with health inspectors to address violations and maintain public health standards in San Francisco's dining scene.