CLOSURE NOTICE
Diwali Indian Cuisine Closed by Health Department
November 5, 2025
12:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Routine Inspection
11
Total Violations
1
Critical
8
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Health permit immediately suspended due to severe vermin infestation including live cockroaches in multiple life stages throughout downstairs prep area, storage, and food preparation surfaces, along with large numbers of filth flies. Critical violations included improper food cooling methods with rice left on floor, blocked handwashing access, unapproved household equipment in use, and extensive facility cleanliness issues. Facility ordered closed until professional pest control treatment completed and all violations corrected.
Violations Cited
11
#23
CRITICAL
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Observed several live cockroaches in various life stages throughout downstairs food preparation and dry storage area including between wooden pillars, on conduit lines, doorframes, chest freezers, flooring, and walls. Cockroach feces observed on walls, conduit boxes, and FRP seam strips. Large number of filth flies in downstairs prep area, restroom and around mop sink. Large number of dead cockroaches on floor next to air compressor and behind equipment.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#27
MAJOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed staff cutting and slicing raw onions without first washing, then placing sliced onions inside crate instead of food grade container. Observed open spices in dry storage area with no lids and live cockroaches present.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#29
MAJOR
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND USED
What Was Observed
Household pest control chemicals present in facility. Self-treatment and spraying toxic chemicals around food or food contact surfaces is prohibited.
#35
MAJOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
Single compartment counter top deep fryer on work table located outside ventilation hood. Two-burner range actively in use also located outside ventilation hood. Household Use Only microwave, refrigerator and other household equipment present.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#43
MAJOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Several crevices and cracks in downstairs prep area where cockroaches were living. All cracks and crevices must be sealed with permanent construction materials.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#44
MAJOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Accumulation of grease and/or food residue on flooring underneath cook line equipment, walls inside dry storage, flooring underneath work tables, behind ice machine, office area baseboards, hallway underneath shelving, and downstairs area underneath equipment. Walls throughout entire facility need cleaning and dried food residue removed.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
#5
MAJOR
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED; PROPER GLOVE USE
Why This Matters
Sewage contains billions of pathogens including hepatitis A, norovirus, and E. coli. One tablespoon contains 100 million bacteria. Causes immediate severe illness.
What Was Observed
Observed latex gloves in use for food preparation. Several boxes on hand. Latex gloves may only be used for cleaning purposes and are not approved for food preparation or handling food contact surfaces due to allergen risk.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114193, 114197
#6
MAJOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Hand sink in ware wash area closest to cook line blocked and not accessible.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#9
CORRECTED
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS
Why This Matters
Improper cooling is the #1 cause of restaurant foodborne illness. Clostridium perfringens spores germinate and multiply rapidly during slow cooling.
What Was Observed
Observed two large volumes of rice cooling in an area without proper floor, wall or ceiling finishes. One sitting directly on floor loosely covered with aluminum foil. Second colander sitting on box uncovered. Both relocated to walk-in refrigerator after separating into smaller portions.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114002, 114002.1
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Accumulation of food residue on door exteriors of reach-in refrigerator equipment.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Accumulation of food residue on door exteriors of reach-in refrigerator equipment.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
Inspector Information
Email
tiombe.wiley@sfdph.org
Received By
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