SAM WO RESTAURANT AND BAKERY.

SF Health Dept

713 CLAY ST · CHINATOWN, SAN FRANCISCO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
52
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 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
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
JUN 9
2025
FAIL 8 violations
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
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
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
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
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
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
Other
Violation noted (details not available)
MAR 15
2023
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/15/2023 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 3/15/2023 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 3/15/2023 ]
Plumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 3/15/2023 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 3/15/2023 ]
SEP 19
2022
PASS · 0 violations
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MAR 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
Low Risk Pest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
Low Risk Sanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
Food Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
Sanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
Other
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 9/19/2022 ]
MAR 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Sanitation
Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
Low Risk Employee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
Plumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 3/23/2022 ]
DEC 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
Low Risk Other
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
Low Risk Food Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
Sanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
Sanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
Sanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
Food Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
Sanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 3/24/2021 ]
AUG 24
2018
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 HIGH RISK
High Risk Food Temperature
Improper cooling methods
AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 HIGH RISK
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Low Risk Sanitation
Wiping cloths not clean or properly stored or inadequate sanitizer
High Risk Food Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Low Risk Food Storage & Handling
Improper food storage
Moderate Risk Other
Insufficient hot water or running water
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
NOV 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Low Risk Sanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
Low Risk Sanitation
Improper storage of equipment utensils or linens
Moderate Risk Other
Foods not protected from contamination
Moderate Risk Sanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
Low Risk Sanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings

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