SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DIM SUM KITCHEN INC.

2520 SAN BRUNO AVE · PORTOLA, SAN FRANCISCO

Not yet rated · 20 inspections on record

Only 20 inspections on record. We need more visits before issuing a verdict.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
8 passed · 12 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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
AUG 26
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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
MINORSanitation
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
SERIOUSSanitation
114115 (b,c) - Maintain nonfood contact surfaces clean. Thoroughly clean and degrease the cooking equipment and shelves above cooking equipment., - Food, equipment, or utensils that are found to be u
MINORSanitation
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
MINORSanitation
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
SERIOUSFood 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
SERIOUSEmployee 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
SERIOUSSanitation
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,
SERIOUSSanitation
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
SERIOUSFacility 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
MINOROther
Violation noted (details not available)
JUN 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
Demonstration of knowledge
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
MINOROther
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible
MINORSanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean
MINOROther
Food separated and protected
MINORFood Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified
SERIOUSSanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
MINOROther
Thermometers provided and accurate
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
MAR 7
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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MAR 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/7/2023 ]
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 3/7/2023 ]
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 3/7/2023 ]
MINOROther
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 3/7/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 3/7/2023 ]
MINORFood Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 3/7/2023 ]
SERIOUSSanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 3/7/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 3/7/2023 ]
MINORFood Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 3/7/2023 ]
MAR 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 6/7/2023 ]
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 6/7/2023 ]
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 6/7/2023 ]
MINOROther
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 6/7/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 6/7/2023 ]
MINORFood Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 6/7/2023 ]
SERIOUSSanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 6/7/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 6/7/2023 ]
MINORFood Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 6/7/2023 ]
JUN 3
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized [ date violation corrected: 3/2/2023 ]
CRITICALPest Activity
No insects, rodents, birds or nonservice animals [ date violation corrected: 6/3/2022 ]
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Proper cooling methods [ date violation corrected: 6/3/2022 ]
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures [ date violation corrected: 6/3/2022 ]
MINOROther
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 6/3/2022 ]
MINORFood Temperature
Approved thawing methods in use [ date violation corrected: 6/3/2022 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 3/2/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment, utensils and linens; storage and use [ date violation corrected: 3/2/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 6/3/2022 ]
MINOROther
Food separated and protected [ date violation corrected: 6/3/2022 ]
MINORFood Storage & Handling
Food storage; food storage containers identified [ date violation corrected: 3/2/2023 ]
SERIOUSSanitation
Nonfood contact surfaces clean [ date violation corrected: 3/2/2023 ]
MINORPlumbing & Waste
Plumbing; proper backflow devices [ date violation corrected: 3/2/2023 ]
MINOROther
Thermometers provided and accurate [ date violation corrected: 3/2/2023 ]
MINOROther
Warewash facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips [ date violation corrected: 3/2/2023 ]
MINORSanitation
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored [ date violation corrected: 3/2/2023 ]
NOV 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card [ date violation corrected: 12/28/2020 ]
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Adequate hand washing facilities; supplied and accessible [ date violation corrected: 12/28/2020 ]
MINOROther
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records [ date violation corrected: 12/28/2020 ]
MINORSanitation
Equipment approved; clean; installed, good repair; capacity [ date violation corrected: 12/28/2020 ]
MINORSanitation
Floors, walls and ceiling: build, maintianed & clean [ date violation corrected: 12/28/2020 ]
CRITICALPest Activity
Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin proofing [ date violation corrected: 12/28/2020 ]
SEP 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
SERIOUSOther
Foods not protected from contamination
SEP 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
SERIOUSFood Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
MINORSanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
MINORSanitation
Unapproved or unmaintained equipment or utensils
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Improper thawing methods
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
Unclean hands or improper use of gloves
MAY 9
2018
PASSED
0 violations
APR 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
Foods not protected from contamination
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
Inadequate and inaccessible handwashing facilities
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Improper thawing methods
SERIOUSSanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
Unclean or degraded floors walls or ceilings
SERIOUSFood Temperature
High risk food holding temperature
MAR 28
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 22
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
SERIOUSOther
No hot water or running water
SERIOUSOther
Foods not protected from contamination
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Improper cooling methods
NOV 16
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 8
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Moderate risk food holding temperature
SERIOUSSanitation
Inadequately cleaned or sanitized food contact surfaces
SERIOUSFood Temperature
Improper cooling methods
SERIOUSOther
Contaminated or adulterated food
SERIOUSOther
Foods not protected from contamination

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