CONDITIONAL
Lion Kitchen Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
October 8, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
5
Minor
Violations Cited
5
#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
Sanitizer solution was not available upon arrival. Demonstrated how to make a properly concentrated chlorine/bleach solution. Keep in use rice scoops stored in plain ice. 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#26
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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 frozen meats thawing with no temperature controls on bottom shelf of the prep-table.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#35
MINOR
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 the grease trap to be leaking water from on top. Have it repaired immediately. 114182 - NOTES Provided 4 copies of the safety guide in Chinese for the workers to take home and read. William Bajjalieh Inspector (415) 252-3918 Inspector Phone william.bajjalieh@sfdph.org Inspector Email Joey Fong Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 2 Total 3 Inspection Date 10/08/2025 LION KITCHEN Permit Name 2407 JUDAH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122-1435 Address Violation Display (Using Iterative Output) William Bajjalieh Inspector (415) 252-3918 Inspector Phone william.bajjalieh@sfdph.org Inspector Email Joey Fong Person in Charge Refused to Sign Current 3 Total 3
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#5
MINOR
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED; PROPER GLOVE USE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
Workers did not wash hands after contaminating gloves (handling raw foods) until requested by the inspector. They then discarded gloves and washed at a hand wash sink. Provide dedicated utensils such as tongs for each meat & seafood, and at least one for all vegetable ingredients at the upper locations of the prep-top fridges.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114193, 114197
#5
MINOR
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED; PROPER GLOVE USE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
Workers did not wash hands after contaminating gloves (handling raw foods) until requested by the inspector. They then discarded gloves and washed at a hand wash sink. Provide dedicated utensils such as tongs for each meat & seafood, and at least one for all vegetable ingredients at the upper locations of the prep-top fridges.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114193, 114197