House of Xian Dumpling was ordered closed by the San Francisco health department after a routine inspection uncovered several violations. The inspectors reported rodent-damaged food and issues related to sanitation in the Chinese restaurant.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from a particular inspection conducted on July 23 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- House of Xian Dumpling was cited for multiple health code violations on July 23.
- Health officials reported rodent-damaged food and cockroach droppings.
- The restaurant can request a follow-up inspection after they have corrected the violations.
House of Xian Dumpling
- Where: 925 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
- When: Wednesday, July 23
Known for its handmade Chinese noodles and dumplings, the restaurant had its food permit temporarily suspended. Health officials observed that the handsink was obstructed with cups, and no soap was available in the kitchen or restroom hand-wash sink.
The report mentioned that food items were not stored in appropriate hot and cold holding temperatures. Inspectors found rodent-damaged potatoes stored in an unapproved preparation room. They also reported rodent feces on the floor nearby under the water heater.
Some of the potatoes were visibly decaying. In a corrective measure, potatoes were discarded, and pest control was called right away. The inspectors pointed out that there were rodent-damaged food items. Rodent and cockroach droppings were observed in the kitchen and near the entrance conduit.
Two cans of household insect poison were found under the handwash sink. Inspectors directed staff to store cleaning chemicals and detergents away from food-contact surfaces. The inspectors noted damaged gaskets on refrigeration units.
They observed that the restroom doors don’t close, noting that a well-fitting self-closing door should separate toilet rooms. Toilet paper must be provided in a fixed dispenser at each restroom stall.
The report noted that there were no sanitizer buckets at the time of inspection. The food facility was asked to always set up a sanitizer bucket before starting the food preparation each day, and change it every 4 hours or as needed.
A detailed report of the inspection is available online.
Follow-Up Inspection
House of Xian Dumpling will remain closed until the violations are corrected. The restaurant can request a follow-up inspection from the inspector once they have addressed the issues. The restaurant will have its health permit reinstated once the conditions warranting the closure are fixed.
