CLOSURE NOTICE
Castro Coffee Company Closed by Health Department
CASTRO COFFEE COMPANY
427 CASTRO ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94114, SF 94114
CastroCafe/BakeryNear Castro St Muni
November 3, 2025
9:22 AM - 11:22 AM
Reinspection Inspection
10
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
5
Minor
Inspector's Report
Health inspectors found 10 violation(s) at this Cafe/Bakery during a reinspection inspection. Corrective actions have been ordered.
Violations Cited
10
#22
CRITICAL
SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
What Was Observed
Joint inspection conducted with inspector K. Dea. Travel time is included in this report.
#23
CRITICAL
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Joint inspection conducted with inspector K. Dea. Travel time is included in this report.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#43
CRITICAL
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Joint inspection conducted with inspector K. Dea. Travel time is included in this report.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#6
MAJOR
ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Joint inspection conducted with inspector K. Dea. Travel time is included in this report.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#7
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Joint inspection conducted with inspector K. Dea. Travel time is included in this report.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Joint inspection conducted with inspector K. Dea. Travel time is included in this report.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#34
MINOR
WAREWASH FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED, USED; TEST STRIPS
Why This Matters
Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.
What Was Observed
Joint inspection conducted with inspector K. Dea. Travel time is included in this report.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
#36
MINOR
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
Joint inspection conducted with inspector K. Dea. Travel time is included in this report.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Joint inspection conducted with inspector K. Dea. Travel time is included in this report.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Joint inspection conducted with inspector K. Dea. Travel time is included in this report.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6