CLOSURE NOTICE
Noren Izakaya Closed by Health Department
NOREN IZAKAYA
1701 POWELL ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94133, SF 94133
North BeachJapaneseNear Powell-Mason Cable Car
September 2, 2025
5:10 PM - 6:00 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
5
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED .
Violations Cited
5
#19
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (REPEAT)
What Was Observed
No consumer advisory observed on menu, please provide consumer advisory.
#26
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
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 chicken left thawing under counter, please thaw using approved methods. Chicken moved to refrigerator.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114419
#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 open containers of dry goods (panko, flour) stored in wooden exterior storage area lacking approved finishes. Please containerize any food stored in exterior, and do not store nay open food (food where origional package is opened) in areas without approved finishes.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#6
CORRECTED
MINOR
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
Kitchen hand wash sinks had no hand soap at ime of inspection. Bar had hand soap, hand soap was provided for kitchen during inspection. Please ensure all hand wash stations are supplied and accessible at all times.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#6
CORRECTED
MINOR
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
Kitchen hand wash sinks had no hand soap at ime of inspection. Bar had hand soap, hand soap was provided for kitchen during inspection. Please ensure all hand wash stations are supplied and accessible at all times.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
Inspector Information
Inspector
Michael Mooney
Email
michael.mooney@sfdph.org