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Commission grants Sam Wo extended‑hours permit with camera and limited security conditions
Summary
The commission approved an extended‑hours permit for the legacy restaurant Sam Wo at 713 Clay St., requiring security coverage for weekend extended‑hours periods and 14‑day retention of entrance camera footage, following public support and a discussion of past late‑night incidents.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission approved an extended‑hours premises permit for Sam Wo, a longtime Chinatown restaurant returning at 713 Clay Street, with conditions requiring security coverage for Friday and Saturday extended‑hours periods (including early Saturday/Sunday morning) and installation and 14‑day retention of entrance camera footage.
Consultant Stefano Caslato and owner representatives told commissioners they intend to operate the 49‑seat noodle house and bakery with careful management and staff training; they acknowledged occasional past incidents at Sam Wo’s former location, estimating calls for police service roughly twice a year and saying they will adopt new training and procedures to reduce problems.
Commissioners and members of the public praised the effort to revive a legacy business. The police station recommended security staffing and camera retention; the commission modified the police condition to require hired security on Friday and Saturday extended‑hours periods and mandated the camera retention period. Commissioner discussion emphasized balancing public‑safety precautions with operational burdens on a small business.
The motion to approve the extended‑hours permit with the modified police conditions passed on roll call. Staff will monitor implementation and compliance with the conditions.
