APR 10
2025
PASS · 0 violations
KAM LOK RESTAURANT.
SF Health Dept
834 WASHINGTON ST · CHINATOWN, SAN FRANCISCO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
19 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
VIOLATIONS
75
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 9
2025
FAIL 7 violations
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
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
113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254.3, 113975 - Discard all contaminated/adulterated food immediately if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render
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
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
114018, 114020 - Discontinue thawing potentially hazardous foods at room temperature or in standing water. Use one of the following approved methods: - Under potable running water of sufficient veloc
Violation noted (details not available)
MAR 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations
114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272 - Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other t
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
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
114057, 114057.1, 114417.6, 114419 - Provide an approved HACCP plan from the California Department of Public Health Food and Drug Branch for all potentially hazardous food (PHF) products that are pack
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
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
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
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
Violation noted (details not available)
MAR 27
2023
FAIL 8 violations 2 HIGH RISK
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed [ date violation corrected: 3/27/2023 ]
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 4/24/2023 ]
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 4/6/2023 ]
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 4/6/2023 ]
Food separated and protected
Food storage; food storage containers identified
Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 4/6/2023 ]
SEP 26
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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SEP 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 HIGH RISK
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 9/26/2022 ]
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 9/26/2022 ]
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 3/27/2023 ]
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 3/27/2023 ]
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/27/2023 ]
MAR 9
2022
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 3/9/2022 ]
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/9/2022 ]
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 3/9/2022 ]
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/9/2022 ]
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 3/9/2022 ]
OCT 18
2021
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 2
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 20
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 19
2021
FAIL 10 violations 3 HIGH RISK
Food in good condition; safe, and unadulterated [ date violation corrected: 7/19/2021 ]
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 7/20/2021 ]
Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use [ date violation corrected: 7/19/2021 ]
Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 7/20/2021 ]
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2021 ]
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2021 ]
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2021 ]
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 7/20/2021 ]
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2021 ]
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 8/2/2021 ]
OCT 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 7/19/2021 ]
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 7/19/2021 ]
Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 7/19/2021 ]
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 7/19/2021 ]
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 7/19/2021 ]
Toxic substances properly identified; stored & used [ date violation corrected: 7/19/2021 ]
AUG 27
2019
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Foods not protected from contamination
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
Sewage or wastewater contamination
JAN 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 HIGH RISK
Moderate risk food holding temperature
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
Unclean hands or improper use of gloves
Unclean or unsanitary food contact surfaces
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Improper food storage
NOV 29
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Foods not protected from contamination
High risk food holding temperature
OCT 31
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Other moderate risk violation
Employee eating or smoking
OCT 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Improper food storage
High risk food holding temperature
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
Unclean nonfood contact surfaces
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