CONDITIONAL
Khob Khun Thai Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
KHOB KHUN THAI CUISINE & BREAKFAST
3809 GEARY BLVD SAN FRANCISCO CA 94118-3210, SF 94118
Inner RichmondThaiNear 38 Geary Bus
November 3, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Routine Inspection
11
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
8
Minor
Inspector's Report
Health inspectors found 11 violation(s) at this Thai during a routine inspection. Corrective actions have been ordered.
Violations Cited
11
#43
CRITICAL
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
Observation:
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#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
Observed dishes and cups placed in the front handwashing sink. DISCONTINUE using the sink for any other purpose other than
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#7
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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 curry on the cooks line off the grill and measured at 127F. Per PIC the curry was recently cooked and will be held hot for service
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#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
Observation:
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#27
MINOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
See inspection report for details.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#29
MINOR
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND USED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
What Was Observed
See inspection report for details.
#38
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND ACCURATE
What Was Observed
Observed no thermometer available onsite. Immediately purchase a probe style thermometer to monitor proper cooking and cooling
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Observed several dry and soiled multi use wiping clothes being stored out on food prep surfaces. DISCONTINUE storing toxic storing the
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#40
MINOR
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
See inspection report for details.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#46
MINOR
SIGNS POSTED; LAST INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE
What Was Observed
POST the provided handwashing sign in the employee restroom.
#46
MINOR
SIGNS POSTED; LAST INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE
What Was Observed
POST the provided handwashing sign in the employee restroom.