CLOSURE NOTICE
Giant Scoop Cafe Closed by Health Department
November 5, 2025
1:05 PM - 2:30 PM
Routine Inspection
7
Total Violations
7
Minor
Inspector's Report
Health inspectors found 7 violation(s) at this Cafe/Bakery during a routine inspection. Corrective actions have been ordered.
Violations Cited
7
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
1. Prepare and maintain chlorine sanitizer solution in an approved bucket for proper cleaning of food contact surfaces.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#27
MINOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
See inspection report for details.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#29
MINOR
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND USED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
What Was Observed
See inspection report for details.
#35
MINOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
1. Clean and maintain filters of mechanical exhaust hood to prevent contamination and hazards. Send proof of correction to
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
1. Store all wet wiping cloths inside approved bucket of sanitizer solution to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#4
MINOR
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
What Was Observed
1. Relocate all employee personal food and beverage items to a designated employee area.
#4
MINOR
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING OR TOBACCO USE (CORRECTED ON SITE)
What Was Observed
1. Relocate all employee personal food and beverage items to a designated employee area.
Inspector Information
Email
montre.tieu@sfdph.org
Received By
Mushan Yu