CONDITIONAL
Flywheel Coffee Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
August 29, 2025
9:20 AM - 10:15 AM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspectors discovered dry rodent droppings in the back corner and multiple sanitation issues during a routine inspection. No food safety certifications or handler cards were available on-site. The facility lacked proper sanitizer buckets, had food debris on floors, and showed poor cleaning maintenance under equipment areas.
Violations Cited
4
#23
CRITICAL
No Insects, Rodents, Birds or Nonservice Animals
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
Observed dry rodent droppings in the floor in the back corner.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#14
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and Sanitized
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Observed no sanitizer bucket available for the front service area. COS- Operator prepared sanitizer bucket.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#1B
MINOR
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Observed no valid food safety certification or food handler cards available on-site at this facility.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#1B
MINOR
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Observed no valid food safety certification or food handler cards available on-site at this facility.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1