CONDITIONAL
Han Il Kwan Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
September 29, 2025
12:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Routine Inspection
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
5
Major
3
Minor
3
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Routine inspection revealed multiple food safety violations including fly infestation from open back door, improper hand-washing facilities with empty soap dispensers, improper cooling methods for banchan stored at 45°F, and raw eggs stored at same level as ready-to-eat foods. Additional violations included missing consumer advisory for Korean BBQ, food stored on floor, misuse of egg cartons to absorb oil, and inadequate facility maintenance with grease buildup and food debris.
Violations Cited
9
#23
CRITICAL
No Insects, Rodents, Birds or Non-Service 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 flies in the facility. The back door to the facility is opened. Most recent pest control was conducted 9/26/2025 by Banner Pest Control.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#27
CORRECTED
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 raw eggs on cardboard flats on the same level as the cooled banchan (fish cakes) in the kitchen food shelves. COS- Operator relocated the flat of eggs into the refrigerator.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#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
Observed raw egg flat cartons stacked in a shelf next to three rice cookers. Operator stated they use the egg flats to absorb oil from equipment. Instructed to discontinue use immediately and discard all raw egg flat cartons.
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
Observed flies in the facility. The back door to the facility is opened. Instructed to close the door or provide mesh screens in the backdoor to prevent vermin from entering the facility.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#5
CORRECTED
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 no soap available for employees due to empty wall-mounted soap dispenser. Employees are actively swapping tasks and not properly washing hands. COS- Operator provided soap dispenser for employees to wash their hands.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114193, 114197
#9
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 banchan covered in metal bins in the walk-in cooler with internal temperatures of 45°F+. Operator stated banchan have been prepared 2 hours ago. All food items in rapid cooling process should not have lids if they have not been cooled down to 41°F or below.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114002, 114002.1
#19
MINOR
Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked Foods
What Was Observed
Observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for the Korean BBQ section.
#30
CORRECTED
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 soups in pots on the floor underneath the cook-line. COS- Employees relocated the pots and soups.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#30
CORRECTED
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 soups in pots on the floor underneath the cook-line. COS- Employees relocated the pots and soups.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049