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Kim Son Restaurant

3614 Balboa St

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Inspection

Jul 1, 2026

Closure

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

- IMMEDIATE HEALTH PERMIT SUSPENSION AND CLOSURE The permit to operate the above named food facility is hereby temporarily suspended, and the facility is ordered immediately closed under the authority of Sections 114405 and 114409 of Division 104, Part 7, Chapter 13, Article 3 of the California Health and Safety Code and/or City and County of San Francisco Health Code §§ 440 (j) and 440.1. The attached Inspection Report specifies the conditions that warrant this closure and the Sections of the law that are being violated. Any food facility for which the permit has been temporarily suspended shall cease all food handling, close and remain closed until all conditions warranting the closure are corrected and your permit has been reinstated by a representative of Environmental Health. You are hereby notified that you have the right to request a hearing, within 15 calendar days after service of this Notice to show cause why the permit suspension is not warranted. Your failure to request a hearing within 15 calendar days shall be deemed a waiver of your right to a hearing. An owner, manager or operator who fails to comply with this Closure Notice may be found guilty of a misdemeanor, with a possible fine of $1,000.00 and/or imprisonment for not more than six months for each offense. This Health Permit Suspension and Closure Notice is issued to you under the authority of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 7, Chapter 13, Article 3. Copies of the Code Sections referred to herein may be reviewed at most public libraries, the Internet, or at Environmental Health. Contact this office at the number noted above, during normal days of business to request a re-inspection, or if you have any questions. If you are calling after 4:30 pm or on weekends, leave a message at (415) 252-3800 and an inspector/on call staff will call you back at their earliest convenience. The CLOSED placard was issued and posted this date. The Closure placard shall not be removed, move

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 23, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 15, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272Food temperature

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., 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 certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site., 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, especially if you have certain medical conditions for ready-to-eat foods.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from San Francisco Department of Public Health, Environmental Health, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source

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