KOBE BENTO.

SF Health Dept

901 KEARNY ST · CHINATOWN, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

8 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 1

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations

Sanitation

114135, 114185.1 114185.3 [d-e] - Store wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales, or other surfaces that may come into contact with food in clean water with sanitizer or use only once; sepa

Food Temperature

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

Documentation & Training

113947 - Provide training to staff regarding safe food handling practices, adequate allergen knowledge and/or assigned duties

Employee Hygiene

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

Sanitation

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

Sanitation

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

Sanitation

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

Other

113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279 - Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility

Employee Hygiene

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

Pest Activity

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

Sanitation

114067(f, g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125) - Provide an approved warewashing facility. Obtain chlorine test strips to monitor chlorine sanitizer s

Sanitation

114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment

Other

Violation noted (details not available)

MAR 25

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Pest Activity

Sanitation

114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment

Food Temperature

114000 - Label all potentially hazardous foods for use with Time as a Public Health Control implementation with the date and discard time. The discard time shall be 4 hours after food preparation has

Pest Activity

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

Sanitation

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

Food Storage & Handling

113980, 113984 (a, b, d, e, f), 113986, 114060, 114067 (a, d, e), 114069, 114073, 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c) - Ensure all food is separated and protected from potential cross contamination. Store

MAR 19

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations

Food Temperature

114000 - Label all potentially hazardous foods for use with Time as a Public Health Control implementation with the date and discard time. The discard time shall be 4 hours after food preparation has

Employee Hygiene

Pest Activity

Sanitation

Documentation & Training

113947 - Provide training to staff regarding safe food handling practices, adequate allergen knowledge and/or assigned duties

Employee Hygiene

Pest Activity

Food Storage & Handling

113980, 113984 (a, b, d, e, f), 113986, 114060, 114067 (a, d, e), 114069, 114073, 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c) - Ensure all food is separated and protected from potential cross contamination. Store

Food Temperature

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

Sanitation

Other

Violation noted (details not available)

JUN 2

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Low Risk Employee Hygiene

Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible

Low Risk Food Temperature

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

JUN 16

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 HIGH RISK

High Risk Sanitation

Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use [ date violation corrected: 6/16/2022 ]

Low Risk Employee Hygiene

Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 6/16/2022 ]

Low Risk Food Temperature

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 6/16/2022 ]

Sanitation

Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 6/2/2023 ]

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JUN 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Low Risk Other

Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 6/15/2021 ]

Sanitation

Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 6/16/2022 ]

Sanitation

Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 6/16/2022 ]

Other

Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 6/15/2021 ]

MAR 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Moderate Risk Food Temperature

Moderate risk food holding temperature

Low Risk Sanitation

Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer

Low Risk Plumbing & Waste

Improper or defective plumbing

AUG 23

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Low Risk Sanitation

Unclean nonfood contact surfaces

Low Risk Pest Activity

Low risk vermin infestation

Low Risk Sanitation

Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings

Public inspection records from San Francisco Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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