Dim Sum Club Gets Conditional Pass on SF Health Reinspection

Dim Sum Club in San Francisco's Parkside neighborhood received a conditional pass during a health department reinspection on October 16, 2025, with inspectors identifying minor equipment violations that require correction. The restaurant at 2237 Taraval Street remains open for business while management addresses the issues found during this inspection. The conditional pass designation allows the Chinese restaurant to continue serving customers while working to resolve the minor violations identified by inspector William Bajjalieh during the 40-minute inspection that began at 10:10 AM. The violations primarily centered on equipment maintenance and proper storage practices rather than immediate food safety threats.

Equipment Issues Require Attention

Inspectors documented two instances of the same violation category related to equipment condition and storage. The primary concern involved torn door gaskets on the restaurant's three-door under-counter refrigerator, which need replacement to maintain proper food storage temperatures and prevent contamination. Additionally, staff were storing discarded clam shells in a plastic bin on a shelf in the dishwashing area, creating an improper storage situation. The inspection also revealed outdoor storage of large pots and a deep fryer, which violates health code requirements mandating that all food service equipment be stored indoors. Inspectors emphasized that any equipment no longer in use must be properly removed from the premises to maintain compliance with equipment standards.

Reinspection Following Previous Failure

This conditional pass represents progress for Dim Sum Club, which had previously failed a routine health inspection on October 9, 2025. The restaurant's management worked quickly to address the more serious violations identified during that initial inspection, leading to this reinspection just one week later. The facility's inspection history shows this recent scrutiny represents the first documented health department activity at this location in 2025, with the restaurant having operated without recorded violations prior to the October inspections. This pattern suggests the recent issues may represent temporary operational challenges rather than systemic food safety problems.

Minor Violations Allow Continued Operation

Unlike failed inspections that can result in immediate closure, the conditional pass status recognizes that while violations exist, they do not pose immediate public health risks. The equipment maintenance issues identified can be corrected while the restaurant continues normal operations, allowing Dim Sum Club to serve customers near the West Portal Muni station without interruption. Inspector Bajjalieh provided specific guidance to restaurant management on addressing each violation, with particular emphasis on replacing the refrigerator gaskets to ensure proper food storage temperatures. The restaurant's person in charge, Kevin Wu, received the inspection report and recommendations for bringing the facility into full compliance.

Next Steps for Compliance

The restaurant must address the equipment violations within the timeframe specified by the health department to avoid potential escalation to a failed status. This typically includes replacing the damaged refrigerator gaskets, properly disposing of stored clam shells, and relocating outdoor equipment to appropriate indoor storage areas. A follow-up inspection may be scheduled to verify that corrections have been completed satisfactorily. The cleaning and maintenance issues identified during this inspection represent routine operational challenges that experienced restaurant management can address through standard maintenance procedures. Dim Sum Club continues serving traditional Chinese cuisine to Parkside residents and visitors while working to perfect its health code compliance and maintain the food safety standards expected by San Francisco's dining public.