Hon's Wun Tun House Gets Conditional Pass for Minor Issues

Hon's Wun Tun House Inc received a conditional pass during its November 20th routine health inspection, with minor violations requiring correction before a scheduled December 3rd follow-up. The popular Chinese restaurant on Irving Street in Inner Sunset can continue serving customers while addressing the correctable issues identified by health inspectors.

Temperature and Storage Concerns

During this inspection, inspectors discovered cooked beef and pork stored at unsafe temperatures between 45-50°F, well above the safe holding temperature. The restaurant received guidance on proper rapid cooling methods and was provided educational materials to ensure compliance with time and temperature parameters for cooked foods. The inspection also revealed outdoor food preparation and storage practices that required immediate correction. Inspectors observed a worker cutting green beans outdoors and food products being stored outside the building, both violations of health code requirements. All food preparation and storage must occur in approved indoor locations to prevent contamination and pest attraction.

Equipment and Sanitation Issues

Sanitizer bucket concentrations presented another area for improvement. Test strips revealed little to no chlorine in sanitizer solutions, though concentrated solutions prepared after the inspector's arrival were too strong. The person in charge received additional training on creating proper bulk sanitizer solutions for distribution to smaller buckets throughout the kitchen. Equipment storage violations included fridge lids placed directly on floors and food equipment stored outdoors. Health codes require all food equipment to be maintained at least six inches above floor surfaces and stored indoors to prevent contamination and pest harborage. The restaurant was advised to relocate outdoor equipment or provide proper vermin-proof storage.

Minor Maintenance Needs

Inspectors noted a damaged rubber gasket from a rice warmer that had fallen onto cooked rice, requiring immediate repair or replacement of the unit. Additionally, screen doors on the side and back entrances needed to remain closed to exclude vermin from the dining and kitchen areas. The violations were classified as correctable issues that do not pose immediate public health risks, allowing the restaurant to maintain normal operations while implementing necessary changes. The conditional pass status reflects the minor nature of the violations and the restaurant's ability to address them quickly.

Follow-up and Resolution

A reinspection scheduled for December 3rd will verify that all violations have been properly addressed. The restaurant's management has shown cooperation with health department recommendations and received additional training materials to prevent future violations. Inner Sunset diners can continue enjoying Hon's Wun Tun House's offerings, conveniently located near the N-Judah Muni line at 1830 Irving Street. The establishment's inspection history shows a commitment to food safety, with the recent conditional pass representing typical minor issues that restaurants routinely correct. The December 3rd reinspection will determine if the restaurant achieves full compliance with all health code requirements, completing the corrective process initiated during the November inspection. Staff Reporter at SF Restaurant Inspections