[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on January 9 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
United Dumplings was inspected by the San Francisco Department of Public Health on January 9. The inspection identified multiple health code violations, resulting in the restaurant’s closure.
United Dumplings
- When: January 9, 2026
- Where: 525 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
United Dumplings serves Chinese cuisine, including a variety of dumplings. As per the inspection report, the restaurant was found to be non-compliant with the food safety code. Some of the violations are:
- No Food Safety Manager certification or employee Food Handler Cards were provided at the time of inspection. The report recommended that the establishment obtain a state-approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation and keep a copy.
- According to the inspection report, potentially hazardous foods were found stored outside proper temperature control. A container of pooled eggs measured 55°F at room temperature. Cooked flat noodles measured 62°F and were partially covered with plastic wrap. Some of the noodles were in direct contact with a soiled countertop.
- The report said no sanitizer bucket was prepared at the time of arrival, while food preparation was actively occurring. Grease and food debris were observed on the food preparation counter.
- Several soiled tongs were seen on the cook’s line, and an employee tried to use them for food preparation. The report noted that those tongs were soiled from the night before. As a corrective action, employees prepared a sanitizer bucket, wiped down the food prep counter, and took the tongs for washing.
- The inspection report noted an active cockroach infestation in the dishwashing and surrounding areas. Five to six nymph cockroaches were seen crawling on the dishwasher. Four adult and four nymph cockroaches were observed inside a plastic tub next to the dishwasher.
- Several adult and nymph cockroaches were seen crawling on shelving above the dishwasher. Dead cockroaches were noted at several locations, including the hand sink basin, beneath the two-door cold holding unit, below the three-compartment sink, on walk-in coping tiles, and on a greasy pot adjacent to the cook’s line.
- A personal cell phone was seen resting inside a container of basil, in direct contact with the food. As a corrective measure, the employee removed the phone and discarded the basil.
- The report said boxes of produce were observed stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in cooler.
- A service cart that had three bins of soiled dishware from the night before was seen in the kitchen.
- The report mentioned that several food items were kept in non-food-grade grocery bags inside the walk-in cooler.
- Several scoop handles were observed in direct contact with food items, including breading mix, flour, and salt.
- There was a leak in the three-compartment sink basins. The report asked the eatery to repair plumbing leaks.
- Clutter was seen in the kitchen. Personal items like knee braces, coffee cups, and credit cards were kept alongside equipment. Chairs and miscellaneous equipment were obstructing the staircase to the second floor.
A more detailed report is available online.
Follow-up Inspection
According to the official report, the health department suspended the establishment’s permit after it was issued a red placard. Once violations are corrected, the restaurant can apply for a reinspection to obtain a green placard.
The inspection report requires the restaurant to hire a licensed pest control service and complete a full clean-out treatment.
