H25r - Restaurant 1,000 - 2,000 Sqft · San Francisco, CA

Dumpling Kitchen

Name: Dumpling Kitchen
Address: 1935 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA

1935 Taraval St

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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9 inspections

Inspection

Sep 10, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 113996, 113998, 114037, 114429, 114429.3, 114429.5Pests

Official wording

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., 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., 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 at all times., 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 infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects., 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 than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable, and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair., 113977 - Discontinue allowing employees to eat, drink, or smoke in any work area.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 24, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5Pests

Official wording

Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects., 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, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds away from food, utensils, packaging materials, and food-contact surfaces. Provide label to working containers of chemicals taken from bulk supplies with the common name of the material. Provide legible manufacturer's label to containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items., 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., 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 at all times., 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 good repair. Ensure all appliances are NSF-approved, commercial grade, durable, and easily cleanable.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

Reinspection

Mar 11, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source

Reinspection

Mar 6, 2025

Conditional Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 4, 2025

Closure

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272Chemicals

Official wording

Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable, and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair., 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 it impure or injurious to health., 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 displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination., 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 produce and ready-to-eat foods completely separate or above raw foods including but not limited to raw eggs, fish, meat, ratites, game animals, and poultry. Provide adequate sneeze-guard protection, a container that has a tight fitting and securely attached lid, or dispense food from an approved mechanical dispenser., 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 surfaces. Make a 100 ppm bleach sanitizing solution or a 200 ppm quaternary ammonia solution for the third compartment., 114259,

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint (I)

Mar 4, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint (R)

Oct 8, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 113945, 113945.1, 113984.1, 114075Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Designate and ensure a person in charge to be present at facility at all hours of the operation. Exclude persons unnecessary to the food facility from the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

Foodborne Illness

Sep 24, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5Pests

Official wording

Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects., 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 displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination., 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., 113945, 113945.1, 113984.1, 114075 - Designate and ensure a person in charge to be present at facility at all hours of the operation. Exclude persons unnecessary to the food facility from the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas., 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 surfaces. Make a 100 ppm bleach sanitizing solution or a 200 ppm quaternary ammonia solution for the third compartment.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 30, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114074, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2Pests

Official wording

All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination., 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 surfaces. Make a 100 ppm bleach sanitizing solution or a 200 ppm quaternary ammonia solution for the third compartment., 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 infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects., 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 at all times., 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/equipment/utensils; as often as necessary during food preparation to remove soil and contamination; switching from working with raw to ready-to-eat foods; after touching body parts; after using toilet room; contamination of hands occurs. Food employees shall minimize contact with exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils, gloves, or dispensing equipment., 114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114069(b) - Elevate all food at least 6 inch