CONDITIONAL
Kasa Indian Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
October 7, 2025
2:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited
5
#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 using a plastic container without a handle as a scoop for rice grains. COS - staff provided a scoop with handle. Katherine Tuazon Inspector (415) 252-3865 Inspector Phone katherine.tuazon@sfdph.org Inspector Email Dory Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/07/2025 KASA INDIAN EATERY Permit Name 4001 18TH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114-2501 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) Katherine Tuazon Inspector (415) 252-3865 Inspector Phone katherine.tuazon@sfdph.org Inspector Email Dory Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Observed staff started preparing sanitizing solution for all the sanitation bucket at the beginning of inspection. Facility had been operating for more than 4 hours. Sanitizer Chlorine solution measured at 100 ppm. 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#26
MINOR
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 a bag of chicken in a plastic container left at room temperature on the prep table. Per person-in-charge, they are thawing the chicken. COS - education provided. bag of chicken move to refrigerator.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#6
MINOR
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
- observed lack of paper towels in the hand sink near the prep sink and warewash sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#6
MINOR
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
- observed lack of paper towels in the hand sink near the prep sink and warewash sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2