CONDITIONAL
Golden Gate Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
August 27, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor
Inspector's Report
Inspection found a prep cooler with torn gasket holding potentially hazardous food at 54°F, well above the required 41°F. Additional violations included improper storage of a chopping board between sink panel and faucet, and ceiling damage covered with tape instead of proper materials. All food was moved to working refrigerator holding at safe 38°F temperature.
Violations Cited
3
#7
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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
DISCONTINUE using prep cooler with torn gasket and measures 54 F to hold potentially hazardous food until it is service to hold 41 F below and the torn gasket is replaced. All PHF were stored in other refrigerator that holds 38 F temperature.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#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
DISCONTINUE the observed storing of chopping board in between the food prep sink panel and faucet.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#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
DISCONTINUE the observed storing of chopping board in between the food prep sink panel and faucet.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
Inspector Information
Received By
Kimsian