Chennai Kings
418 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA · North Beach · Restaurant
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Passed all 3 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-05-27 Pass w/ Conditions Routine 8 violations CRITICAL ▾
113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113973 - Properly wash hands with hand soap and warm water for a minimum of 10 seconds at the hand washing station when beginning work; before handling food/equipme
113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141 - Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfac
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114069(b) - Elevate all food at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination. Properly label bulk ingredient/food containers with common name
114067(h), 114123, 114143(a, b), 114256-114256.2, 114256.4, 114257-114257.1, 114259, 114259.2-114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282 - Keep clean and free of litter or rubbish the premises of each food faci
113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f) - Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible
114250, 114250.1, 114276 - Maintain toilet facilities clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a per
114123, 114197, 114328(o) - Eliminate sewage backflow into the facility. Clean and sanitize all areas contaminated with sewage with a bleach solution (1 cup bleach per 9 cups water).Hire a licensed pl
2024-07-05 Pass w/ Conditions Reinspection 5 violations ▾
114381 [e], 114381(a), 114387 - Make available the most recent routine inspection report. Post the Health Permit to Operate and restaurant license certificate in a conspicuous area for public view
114002, 114002.1 - Rapidly cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Discontinue cooling PHF's at room temperature. Rapid cool by any
114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182 - Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in
113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113973 - Properly wash hands with hand soap and warm water for a minimum of 10 seconds at the hand washing station when beginning work; before handling food/equipme
Violation noted (details not available)
2024-07-03 Pass w/ Conditions Routine 15 violations CRITICAL ▾
114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5 - Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestat
113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113973 - Properly wash hands with hand soap and warm water for a minimum of 10 seconds at the hand washing station when beginning work; before handling food/equipme
113996, 113998, 114037, 114429, 114429.3, 114429.5 - Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature
114157, 114159 - Maintain onsite an accurate, easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available. A display thermometer +/- 2F shall be provided for
114254-114254.2 - Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances
114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269 - Protect the potable water supply with a backflow protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. All plumbing,
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
114074, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.3, 114185.4, 114185.5 - All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and
113947.1-113947.6, 113948 - Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety cer
113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f) - Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible
1114149-114149.3, 114252, 114252.1 - Provide exhaust hoods to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors, and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6 inc
114250, 114250.1, 114276 - Maintain toilet facilities clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a per
114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182 - Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in
Violation noted (details not available)
Violation noted (details not available)
2023-04-18 Pass reinspection/followup ▾
No violations found.
2023-04-17 Fail routine 8 violations CRITICAL ▾
FAILED: No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 4/18/2023 ]
FAILED: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 4/18/2023 ]
FAILED: Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 4/18/2023 ]
FAILED: Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 4/18/2023 ]
FAILED: Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 4/18/2023 ]
FAILED: Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 4/18/2023 ]
FAILED: Permit & License Certificate available [ date violation corrected: 4/18/2023 ]
FAILED: Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 4/18/2023 ]
2022-08-19 Pass reinspection/followup ▾
No violations found.
2022-08-17 Fail routine 15 violations CRITICAL ▾
FAILED: Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Demonstration of knowledge [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Refuse properly disposed & area maintained [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
FAILED: Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 8/19/2022 ]
2019-03-19 Pass Reinspection/Followup ▾
No violations found.
2019-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled 7 violations CRITICAL ▾
Improper thawing methods
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
High risk vermin infestation
Foods not protected from contamination
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
2018-06-28 Pass Reinspection/Followup ▾
No violations found.
2018-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine - Unscheduled 8 violations ▾
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Permit license or inspection report not posted
Improper or defective plumbing
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Insufficient hot water or running water
Improper food storage
Moderate risk vermin infestation
2017-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions New Ownership 3 violations ▾
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Foods not protected from contamination
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