CONDITIONAL
East West Cuisine Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
September 23, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED; NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN.
Violations Cited
4
#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
Observed employee personal food stored on shelf above uncovered seasonings intended for customers. Discontinue this practice. Ensure to store all employee personal items away from food/food contact surfaces intended for customers so as to prevent contamination.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Observed pork belly at flip top portion of prep cooler at cooks line to measure 60F at time of inspection. Per PIC, it was placed in cooler approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Measured ambient temperature of cooler to be 50F. Repair cooler so that it is able to maintain PHF at 41F or below. COS: all PHF in cooler was placed on TPHC (time as a public health control) until cooler is repaired
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Observed box of lemons to be stored directly on the floor in the walk in cooler.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Observed box of lemons to be stored directly on the floor in the walk in cooler.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
Inspector Information
Inspector
Alyssa Manzano
Email
alyssa.manzano@sfdph.org