CONDITIONAL
Japanese House Gets Conditional Pass on Reinspection
September 2, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Reinspection Inspection
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
4
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS; APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE; TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND U.
Violations Cited
4
#23
CORRECTED
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
a) Observed a live cockroach at the front sales counter. No other sign of live activity was observed elsewhere. Observed rat droppings underneath the dishwashing machine. Most recent pest control report was provided. Facility was serviced by Pest R Us on 8/27/25. Next pest treatment is scheduled for 9/3/25. email copy of this report to your district inspector. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY RAT FECES OR COCKROACHES. KEEP PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS ONSITE FOR SFDPH REVIEW. CONTACT IN
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#26
CORRECTED
MAJOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Why This Matters
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
What Was Observed
Observed tray of raw fish thawing at room temperature. Use an approved thawing method.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#40
CORRECTED
MAJOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Repair leak at handwash sink in kitchen.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#40
CORRECTED
MAJOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Repair leak at handwash sink in kitchen.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
Inspector Information
Email
patrick.wood@sfdph.org