[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 13 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
A routine health inspection was conducted at Happy King Pizza on November 13. The California health department suggested the pizza place temporarily shut down after the assessment, as it revealed mouse droppings and live cockroaches at several life stages on a glue board.
Happy King Pizza
- When: November 13, 2025
- Where: 227 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107
According to the health inspection report, Happy King Pizza was cited for several health code violations. They are as follows:
- No paper towels were found at the hand sink in the pizza prep area.
- A moldy cucumber was found in the walk-in cooler and was discarded on-site.
- No sanitizer bucket was set up at the time of inspection. Staff were instructed to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize food-contact surfaces using the required bleach or quaternary ammonia solution.
- The report said inspectors observed mouse droppings throughout the pizza prep kitchen and front storage area, and live cockroaches in multiple life stages.
- Multiple food items were stored on the floor, including tomatoes, cut onions, cheese boxes, and pizza to-go boxes.
- A two-door reach-in cooler in the seating area was nonfunctional. Food debris buildup was observed inside the three-door cooler and prep-top coolers, and staff were directed to clean and sanitize all equipment thoroughly.
- The report noted that the water was pooling on the floor of the water heater room.
- Holes, cracks, and crevices were observed in the walls behind the three-door reach-in cooler. Staff were instructed to seal all openings to prevent vermin harborage.
- The report also noted the presence of sleeping-related items. Inspectors observed a mattress and personal care items like sponges and bath towels stored inside the water-heater room and near the front seating area.
- Bags of flour were also stored there, according to the report. The staff were instructed to take away personal belongings and ensure no sleeping accommodations are kept where food is prepared or stored.
A detailed health inspection report is available here.
Follow-up Inspection
According to the health inspection report, the establishment is expected to deep-clean the entire facility, properly store all food during treatment, and contact a licensed pest control company. The restaurant must provide a copy of the most recent pest control report before re-inspection.
The restaurant can request a re-inspection once all violations are addressed. The report states that if live vermin activity is found during re-inspection, the facility’s permit will remain suspended.
