Our Kosher Standards

At Hummus Bodega, our San Francisco restaurant is certified kosher under the supervision of Rabbi Shimon Margolin and Congregation Ahavath Israel.

Official Kashrut Certification

Restaurant · Valid 11/01/2026 – 12/31/2026

Certificate of Kashrut from Rabbi Shimon Margolin, Congregation Ahavath Israel, for the Hummus Bodega restaurant in San Francisco, valid from 11/01/2026 till 12/31/2026.
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Rabbi Shimon Margolin · Congregation Ahavath Israel
Russian-speaking Jewish Community · 5600 Geary Blvd., San Francisco CA 94121 · 415.221.5280

תעודת כשרות · CERTIFICATE OF KASHRUT

HUMMUS BODEGA RESTAURANT, located at 5549 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94121, is under my supervision with the following standards & qualifications:

  • All food items served and sold in this establishment are considered BISHUL ISRAEL
  • All herbs & leafy greens are meticulously washed & checked by the Mashgiach
  • All raw & processed food ingredients are checked consistently by the Mashgiach
  • All items are assumed to be NOT PAT ISRAEL, unless marked as PAT ISRAEL. PAT ISRAEL Laffa is available upon request
  • All meat, lamb & chicken are strictly MEHADRIN / GLATT KOSHER (NOT LUBAVITCH)
  • Due to the lack of Shomrei Mitzvot Jews in our area, there is no possibility to secure a MASHGIACH TEMIDI for this or any other kosher establishment. Therefore the handling of meat & chicken is done in the following manner:
    • All meat and chicken deliveries are accepted, checked & sealed ONLY by the Mashgiach
    • All containers that have raw chicken, lamb or meat could ONLY be accessed in the presence of the Mashgiach
  • Only Falafel is in the category of PAREVE; all the other cooked / deep fried foods should be considered FLEISHIG / BASARI
  • All the Mashgichim are Shomrei Shabbat & Mitzvot
  • The establishment is closed every Shabbat & all Yomim Tovim

This certificate does not cover the food truck. It is valid from 11/01/26 till 12/31/26. Signed, Rabbi Shimon Margolin.

Kosher questions, answered

The details people most often ask about before ordering.

Is Hummus Bodega kosher?

Yes. The San Francisco restaurant is certified kosher under the supervision of Rabbi Shimon Margolin and Congregation Ahavath Israel.

Who certifies Hummus Bodega as kosher?

Rabbi Shimon Margolin of Congregation Ahavath Israel, a Russian-speaking Jewish community at 5600 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121, reachable on 415.221.5280.

Is the meat Glatt Kosher?

Yes. All meat, lamb and chicken are strictly Mehadrin / Glatt Kosher. All meat and chicken deliveries are accepted, checked and sealed only by the Mashgiach, and containers of raw chicken, lamb or meat may be opened only in the Mashgiach's presence.

Is the pita Pat Yisroel?

All items should be assumed NOT to be Pat Yisroel unless marked as Pat Yisroel. Pat Yisroel laffa is available on request.

Are the falafel and fries dairy or meat?

Only the falafel is Pareve. All other cooked and deep-fried foods, including the french fries, should be considered Fleishig / Basari.

Is Hummus Bodega open on Shabbat?

No. The restaurant is closed every Shabbat and all Yomim Tovim.