San Francisco health officials suspended Mission Hunan’s permit on September 9 after a routine inspection. The restaurant needs to correct all the violations before applying for reinspection and reinstating the health permit.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 9 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
HighlightsÂ
- A routine health inspection was conducted at Mission Hunan on September 9.
- The restaurant’s health permit was suspended due to multiple health code violations, including rodent and vermin infestation.
- To have its health permit reinstated, the restaurant must fully comply with all health code requirements.
Mission Hunan Â
- Where:Â 2960 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
- When:Â September 9, 2025
Mission Hunan, located at the heart of SF’s Mission District, is popularly known for its authentic and classic Chinese dishes. As the name suggests, the restaurant is focused on Hunan-style cuisine and ambience, offering a variety of Chinese food and flavors, including noodle soups, fried rice, and more American Chinese Dishes.
On September 9, a routine inspection was conducted at Mission Hunan by the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Branch. According to inspection findings, the restaurant violated multiple health and safety codes, leading to its immediate closure.
The officials noted rodent activity in bags of onions stored in the garage area and a vermin infestation. The restaurant also stored adulterated foods – 2 bulk bags of rice, 1 bulk bag of flour, and 2 bags of dried vegetables.
The report also noted raw, semi-frozen prepackaged squid and fish thawing at room temperature. Inspectors found food residue on handles, doors, and utensils, and observed containers of food stacked directly on top of uncovered items. For more detailed information, the official report is available here.
Follow-Up InspectionÂ
In order to reopen and reinstate its health permit, Mission Hunan must eliminate rodent and vermin infestation following approved pest control methods. The restaurant also needs to clean and sanitize all equipment, shelves, and floors. The report further recommended sealing all the gaps, cracks, and holes. Food must also be stored at the right temperature with properly covered containers.
The restaurant must implement all corrective measures outlined in the report before requesting a re-inspection within 15 days. If it passes, the health permit will be reinstated. Until then, the closure notice must remain on display.
