The San Francisco Department of Public Health ordered the temporary closure of a fast-food restaurant on September 4. Chicken G’s was closed due to the presence of rodents and multiple sanitary issues during the department’s routine inspection.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 4 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.
Highlights
- Inspectors issued a ‘closed’ placard to Chicken G’s last Thursday.
- The San Francisco establishment is a go-to spot for patrons for its fried chicken sandwiches and more.
- As the closure is a temporary one, Chicken G’s can address the violations and reopen.
Chicken G’s
Food items at Chicken G’s (Source: Facebook @ChickenG’s)
- Where: 346 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108
- When: September 4, 2025
A ‘closed’ placard was issued to Chicken G’s following a range of food code violations at the fast food restaurant. From rodent activity to contaminated food items, the following are the many health issues mentioned in its inspection report.
Inspection Findings
The on-site inspector instructed Chicken G’s representatives to maintain copies of food safety certificates, such as the food handler cards and the food safety manager.
Rodent droppings were observed on bags of flour on the basement’s table and shelf at the fast food establishment. Inspectors also reported droppings at the customer service counter, in unused fryers on the cook line, and across the kitchen floor.
The sanitizer bucket at the San Francisco food establishment measured 0 ppm chlorine and 0 ppm quaternary ammonium. Also, test strips to monitor sanitizer levels were missing at Chicken G’s.
The faucet of the hand sink adjacent to the walk-in cooler was connected to a portable washing machine. The on-site inspector noted an excess of unused equipment in Chicken G’s basement area. A detailed inspection report is available online for the public.
Since the closure is temporary, Chicken G’s may request a reinspection date from the health department. During this period, the fast food facility can take corrective action to meet the required health parameters and reopen.
