FAIL
Le Marais Bakery Castro Fails Health Inspection
September 16, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Routine Inspection
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Inspector found issues including: ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED AND ACC; PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS.
Violations Cited
8
#23
CORRECTED
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 rodent droppings beside the ice machine and on the corner underneath the metro shelving for utensils in the warewash area. Clean and sanitize the utensils in the metro shelving were the rodent droppings were observed. Clean and sanitize areas affected by rodent droppings. COS - areas affected by rodent droppings clean and sanitized. Utensils in the metroshelving washed and sanitized.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#29
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND USED
What Was Observed
IMMEDIATELY discontinue the observed rodent bait block left underneath the metro shelving in the basement.
#39
MAJOR
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
IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE the observed multiple wiping cloths left on top of food contact surfaces and not stored in sanitizer solution throughout the facility. Wiping cloths shall be inside the sanitizer bucket when not in use or in the soiled bin for wiping cloths.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#7
CORRECTED
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
Observed prep cooler across the crepe maker ambient temperature is 57 F. PHF stored on wells on top of the prep cooler measured as follows: cut tomatoes 56 F, shredded chicken 59 F, cooked onion 58 F, raw salmon 65 F, tuna spread 61F and sliced ham 58 F per staff this items were stored on top of the prep cooler more than 4 hours ago COS - temperature abused food were voluntarily discarded. Cheeses and other cooked vegetables made less than 2 hours were moved to working refrigerator. DISCONTINUE
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#27
MINOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
DISCONTINUE the observed double stacking of uncovered food on top of the prep cooler.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#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
Remove then sanitize the observed organic growth on the sides of the hand sink in the warewash area.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
WITHIN 72 HOURS REPAIR the observed leak in the warewash sink faucet.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
WITHIN 72 HOURS REPAIR the observed leak in the warewash sink faucet.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
Inspector Information
Inspector
Katherine Tuazon