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Icicles Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection

ICICLES 829 MISSION ST, SF 94103 SOMAIce CreamNear Civic Center BART
November 13, 2025 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Routine Inspection
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major
3
Minor
2
Corrected On Site

Inspector's Report

Routine inspection at Icicles ice cream roll shop revealed rodent droppings near water heater and throughout back storage room, requiring immediate pest control and sanitation. Multiple violations included no sanitizer solution available, handwashing sink water turned off to supply ice cream machine, raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat food, unlabeled cleaning chemicals near food, and personal items in prep areas. Inspector also noted unpaid license fees and clutter creating potential vermin harborage in storage areas.

Violations Cited

8
#23
CRITICAL
No Insects, Rodents, Birds or Nonservice Animals
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
Observed rodent droppings on the floor next to the left of the water heater and throughout equipment's back storage room. Clean and sanitize all affected area.
#14
CORRECTED MAJOR
Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and Sanitized
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
No sanitizer solution was available on-site. PIC remade the sanitizer solution per inspector's request and was tested with appropriate test strips. COS.
#21
MAJOR
Hot and Cold Running Water Available
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
Observed one handwashing sink water valves was turned off in order to supply water to the ice cream roll machine. Discontinue this practice. Always provide hot water measured at 100 degrees Fahrenheit minimum to all hand washing sinks at all times.
#27
CORRECTED MAJOR
Food Separated and Protected
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Observed a personal half a dozen egg carton were placed above ready-to-eat food items inside 2-doors reach-in fridge in the food's prep area. Always store poultry's products below ready-to-eat food items to prevent possible contamination. PIC relocated the egg's carton to the bottom of the 2 doors reach-in fridge. COS
#29
MAJOR
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored and Used
Observed an unlabeled windex spray bottle placed next to ready-to-eat bananas on the food prep table located in the main kitchen area. Discontinue this practice.
#1B
MINOR
Documents Required
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
Provide pest control reports within 7 days and email to inspector.
#43
MINOR
Premises; Personal/Cleaning Items; Vermin Proofing
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
1. observed unused equipments and other clutters stored in the back storage room. remove and haul away all unnecessary clutter and equipments from the facility to prevent possible vermin harborage. 2. Observed personal drink container stored in the food prep area. Discontinue placing personal items in the food's prep area to prevent possible contamination.
#43
MINOR
Premises; Personal/Cleaning Items; Vermin Proofing
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
1. observed unused equipments and other clutters stored in the back storage room. remove and haul away all unnecessary clutter and equipments from the facility to prevent possible vermin harborage. 2. Observed personal drink container stored in the food prep area. Discontinue placing personal items in the food's prep area to prevent possible contamination.

Inspector Information

Received By Stefen Duplessis
Follow-up Required November 17, 2025
Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health