CONDITIONAL
Stone Korean Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
STONE KOREAN KITCHEN
4 EMBARCADERO CENTER STREET REVEL CTR SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111, SF 94111
Financial DistrictKoreanNear Embarcadero BART
August 14, 2025
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Routine Inspection
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE; NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS.
Violations Cited
5
#23
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 old rodent droppings on the floor in the corner underneath the hand sink by dry good storage area. Clean and sanitize affected areas. Work with a licensed pest control company to eliminate rodents.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#21
MAJOR
HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
Observed maximum hot water at the facility to measure 114F at the preparation sink.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#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
Observed accumulation of grease around cooking equipment at cooks line. Clean and maintain all nonfood contact surfaces clean.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#6
MAJOR
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
Observed hand sink adjacent to cooks line to contain egg shells and shrimp shells. Discontinue this practice. Ensure hand sinks are used for handwashing only.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#6
MAJOR
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
Observed hand sink adjacent to cooks line to contain egg shells and shrimp shells. Discontinue this practice. Ensure hand sinks are used for handwashing only.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
Inspector Information
Inspector
Alyssa Manzano
Email
alyssa.manzano@sfdph.org