The San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Branch, conducted a routine inspection at Halal Fried Chicken on September 2. During the inspection, officials found rodent droppings near food preparation areas and improper storage of food, leading to the immediate closure of the establishment.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 2 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Halal Fried Chicken received an immediate closure notice after the routine inspection.
- Improper food storage, unclean utensils, and rodent activity were found in the restaurant during the inspection.
- The restaurant needs to improve and correct all the violations before applying for reinspection.
Halal Fried Chicken
- Where:Â 601 Geary ST, San Francisco, CA 94102
- When:Â September 2, 2025
San Francisco’s Halal Fried Chicken serves hot, crispy, well-seasoned, and juicy fried chicken. With South Asian flavors, the restaurant serves many classic American dishes like their bestseller Chicken Quesadilla, shrimp basket, and mozzarella sticks.
The report cited major health code violations, which resulted in the suspension of the restaurant’s permit and its immediate closure.
The health inspectors observed mouse droppings near the food preparation area and found droppings on the floor around the batter table. The report also noted rodent activity on the floor next to the one-door upright refrigerator storing raw chicken, behind the water heater downstairs, and behind the chest freezers downstairs.
During the inspection, the food safety manager was absent. The restaurant also kept potentially hazardous foods (Turkey) at 45°F in the bottom portion of the food preparation cooler. Two non-commercial refrigerators/ freezers were also found in the restaurant.
The restaurant must eliminate the rodent infestation using approved methods, sanitize the establishment, and its utensils. The officials also advised the restaurant operators to store potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperatures.
Follow-up Inspection
Halal Fried Chicken’s permit is temporarily suspended. The restaurant authorities can apply for reinspection within 15 days. Before applying for reinspection, the restaurant must correct all the violations, and during this period, the closure placard shall remain on display.
The restaurant will remain closed until violations are corrected and health officials approve reinspection.
