Taste of Hunan, a Chinese restaurant in San Diego, was inspected by the Department of Environmental Health and Quality. The inspection resulted in a temporary closure due to several food safety violations.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on July 7 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Taste of Hunan in San Diego serves classic Hunan and Chinese dishes.
- A health inspection was conducted at the restaurant on Monday, July 7, 2025.
- Violations like vermin infestation and unclean food contact surfaces were found at the restaurant.
Taste of Hunan
- Where: 9880 Hibert St Ste E2, San Diego, CA 92131
- When: July 7, 2025
Taste of Hunan opened in San Diego in 2018, serving Hunan-style Chinese cuisine. A health inspection was conducted at the restaurant on Monday. As per the inspection findings, the outlet was not following the health and food safety guidelines.
The inspector observed that food items were cooled improperly and were not cooled from 135°F to 41°F or below within six hours, as required. Staff were guided on how to cool food safely and within the required timeframes.
The report noted that unused equipment and utensils were visibly and physically unclean. Utensils used with non-potentially hazardous foods were not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil.
The primary violation was a vermin infestation, with evidence of live insects and rodents. The premises were not vermin-proof. Even the tiles at some places on the floor and walls were broken and were not in compliance with safety standards.
Inspectors ordered a temporary closure because of violations that posed health risks. The details for a re-inspection have not been released yet, but the restaurant can operate after passing the compliance status check.
