FAIL
Matsuyama Shabu House Fails Health Inspection
MATSUYAMA SHABU HOUSE INC.
1726 BUCHANAN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94115, SF 94115
Pacific HeightsNear Fillmore Bus Lines
October 21, 2025
2:15 AM - 3:30 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited
5
#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 white sushi rice in a wooden bowl temping at 84 F in the Prep table since morning. As per manager they are not using TPHC. ENSURE rice is held at hot holding unit at 135F and above if no TPHC is used. COS- Operator voluntarily discarded the rice as time in temperature danger zone was unable to be determined. Education was provided if they want to use TPHC ( time as public health control) they can keep rice at room temperature for not more than 4 hours and use proper label with time and date.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED
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 black spotty like substance inside interior of ice machine. ENSURE to clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine to avoid potential contamination of food. 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Observed cut beef rib half covered with plastic in a refregerator exposed to refregerator condensate that condensate can potentially contaminate the beef. ENSURE to cover the beef with plastic before putting inside refregerator
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
What Was Observed
Observed dusty duct on top of customer table. ENSURE to clean the duct to avoid potential contamination of customer food.
#37
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
What Was Observed
Observed dusty duct on top of customer table. ENSURE to clean the duct to avoid potential contamination of customer food.