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TANGLAD 469 CASTRO STREET, SF 94114 CastroVietnameseNear Castro St Muni
November 18, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Reinspection Inspection
15
Total Violations
1
Critical
9
Major
5
Minor
15
Corrected On Site

Inspector's Report

Reinspection conducted to verify compliance on violations from routine inspection dated 11/03/2025. All 15 violations including vermin evidence, food temperature control, handwashing facilities, food storage, equipment maintenance, and documentation issues have been corrected. PASS placard was issued and facility is now in full compliance.

Violations Cited

15
#23
CORRECTED CRITICAL
Vermin and pest control
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
Vermin and pest control violation corrected, operator provided most recent pest control report
#14
CORRECTED MAJOR
Food contact surfaces cleaning
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
Food contact surfaces cleaning violation corrected
#26
CORRECTED MAJOR
Equipment maintenance
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
Equipment maintenance violation corrected
#27
CORRECTED MAJOR
Floors, walls and ceilings
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Floors, walls and ceilings violation corrected
#30
CORRECTED MAJOR
Equipment and utensils
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
Equipment and utensils violation corrected
#34
CORRECTED MAJOR
Warewashing facilities
Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.
Warewashing facilities violation corrected
#5
CORRECTED MAJOR
Food contact surfaces
Sewage contains billions of pathogens including hepatitis A, norovirus, and E. coli. One tablespoon contains 100 million bacteria. Causes immediate severe illness.
Food contact surfaces violation corrected
#6
CORRECTED MAJOR
Handwashing facilities
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.
Handwashing facilities violation corrected
#7
CORRECTED MAJOR
Food temperature control
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
Food temperature control violation corrected
#9
CORRECTED MAJOR
Food preparation and storage
Improper cooling is the #1 cause of restaurant foodborne illness. Clostridium perfringens spores germinate and multiply rapidly during slow cooling.
Food preparation and storage violation corrected
#1B
CORRECTED MINOR
Food handler cards
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
Food handler cards documentation violation corrected
#33
CORRECTED MINOR
Nonfood-contact surfaces
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
Nonfood-contact surfaces violation corrected
#37
CORRECTED MINOR
Equipment storage
Equipment storage violation corrected
#40
CORRECTED MINOR
Wiping cloths
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
Wiping cloths violation corrected
#40
CORRECTED MINOR
Wiping cloths
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
Wiping cloths violation corrected

Inspector Information

Received By Stephen Munez
Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health