The San Francisco Department of Public Health ordered Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge to temporarily stop food operations. The closure occurred on June 23 when the popular dim sum place demonstrated violations, including vermin infestation.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on June 23. It may not demonstrate the future health inspection status of the dim sum restaurant.
Highlights
- Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge could not pass the health inspection by the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
- Live rodents, poor sanitation measures, and wrong use of equipment were noted violations in its inspection.
- The establishment can reopen only after re-inspection.
Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge
Food served at Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge (Source: osmanthusdimsum.com)
- Where: 504 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
- When: June 23, 2025
Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge is known for items like siu mai and shrimp dumplings. Foodies go to the eatery for pan-fried pot stickers and spicy wonton as well.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health inspected the dim sum place as a part of its routine health inspection. Based on the nature of the violations, they ordered it to shut down until the time corrections were made.
Inspection Findings
The on-site inspectors noted that the sanitizer level was low in the ware-washing machine at Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge. They advised the representatives to use the 2-compartment sink for sanitizing with chlorine bleach. The restaurant members were asked to do so until the machine again dispensed adequate sanitizer.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health then highlighted the issue of vermin in their report for Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge. Live rodents were observed in its refuse room. Inspectors required the restaurant to carry out pest control and rodent-proofing.
Food inspectors reported that non-operational equipment was used as storage at Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge. They instructed the staff to either remove it or repair and maintain it.
The CLOSED placard was issued and affixed on this date. Its removal, relocation, or obstruction in any form is prohibited. The placard shall only be taken down by an inspector from this Department after re-inspection.
