CLOSURE NOTICE
Little Nepal Indian Cuisine Closed by Health Department
LITTLE NEPAL INDIAN CUISINE
925 CORTLAND AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110, SF 94110
MissionNear 24th St Mission BART
August 13, 2025
11:20 AM - 1:30 PM
Routine Inspection
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Minor
Inspector's Report
Inspection time includes travel.
Violations Cited
6
#27
CRITICAL
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
Immediately relocate food stored in apartment residence above facility to an approved place in the permitted facility. All food/ restaurant necessities are to be stored on site at all times.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#36
CRITICAL
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
Observed one food storage lid with bite/gnaw marks on it, lid voluntarily discarded
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#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
Observed rodent droppings and a possible entry point in the kitchen area between the warewash area and a worktable.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
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 no sanitizer set up in 3 compartment sink nor any sanitizer buckets
- Prior to food preparation or dish washing, set up sanitizer. Concentration for chlorine must be 100 PPM and 200-400 PPM for quaternary ammonia.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#44
MINOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Observed an accumulation of grease, and food debris on flooring underneath the cook line
- Clean and degrease flooring to prevent attracting vermin
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266
#44
MINOR
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING: BUILT, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
Why This Matters
Cracks and holes allow pest entry and make cleaning impossible. Deteriorated surfaces harbor bacteria that contaminate food and equipment.
What Was Observed
Observed an accumulation of grease, and food debris on flooring underneath the cook line
- Clean and degrease flooring to prevent attracting vermin
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114143, 114266