LITTLE SZECHUAN.

SF Health Dept

501 BROADWAY ST · NORTH BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

16 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
69
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
Food Temperature
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
Documentation & Training
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
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
Sanitation
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,
Facility Condition
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
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
Violation noted (details not available)
MAR 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
Facility Condition
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
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
Sanitation
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
Food Temperature
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
Sanitation
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,
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
Documentation & Training
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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
SEP 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Other
- Submit additional documents as instructed
Sanitation
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
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
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
AUG 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
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
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
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
AUG 6
2024
FAIL 12 violations
Food Storage & Handling
114012, 114093 - Provide "Consumer Advisory" using DISCLOSURE (*) and a REMINDER: "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness,
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
Chemical Safety
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
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
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
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
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
Sanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment
Food Temperature
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
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
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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
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APR 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2023 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2023 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2023 ]
Low Risk Plumbing & Waste
Sewage and wastewater properly disposed [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2023 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2023 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use
Other
Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2023 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 5/3/2023 ]
AUG 15
2022
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 8/15/2022 ]
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 8/15/2022 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 4/25/2023 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 4/25/2023 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 4/25/2023 ]
OCT 28
2021
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 10/28/2021 ]
Low Risk Other
Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 10/28/2021 ]
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 8/8/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 10/28/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 10/28/2021 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 10/28/2021 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 10/28/2021 ]
Other
Plan review [ date violation corrected: 10/28/2021 ]
APR 5
2021
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2021 ]
Low Risk Other
Hot and cold running water available [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2021 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2021 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2021 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 4/5/2021 ]
APR 11
2019
PASS · 0 violations
APR 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Pest Activity
Moderate risk vermin infestation
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
High Risk Employee Hygiene
Unclean hands or improper use of gloves
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Moderate Risk Food Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
FEB 5
2018
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils

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