CLOSURE NOTICE
Mandarin House Sf Closed by Health Department
November 7, 2025
10:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Reinspection Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Reinspection conducted following closure on 11/05/2025 revealed facility failed to achieve compliance. Rodent droppings were found on speed racks and food preparation shelves despite pest control report showing no visible signs. Additional violations included unclean hand contact surfaces, greasy hood and cook's line, and ceiling requiring degreasing and repainting.
Violations Cited
3
#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
Observed rodent droppings in the following locations: on the speed rack, on the shelves in the food preparation area. NOTE: No food was found contaminated. Operator provided the most recent pest control report dated 10/15/2025. Report stated that no visible signs of pest were found.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#33
MAJOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
CLEAN AND SANITIZE all hand contact surfaces such as ALL handles to refrigeration, ALL door knobs, ALL sink handles to prevent cross contamination. DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE the interior of the hood, the hood filters, and the ENTIRITY of the cooks line.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#33
MAJOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
CLEAN AND SANITIZE all hand contact surfaces such as ALL handles to refrigeration, ALL door knobs, ALL sink handles to prevent cross contamination. DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE the interior of the hood, the hood filters, and the ENTIRITY of the cooks line.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
Inspector Information
Received By
Sophie Li