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Le Marais Bakery Castro Fails Health Inspection

LE MARAIS BAKERY CASTRO , SF 94102 TenderloinBakeryNear Powell St BART/Muni
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
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 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.
#29
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND USED
IMMEDIATELY discontinue the observed rodent bait block left underneath the metro shelving in the basement.
#39
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
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.
#7
CORRECTED MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
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
#27
MINOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
DISCONTINUE the observed double stacking of uncovered food on top of the prep cooler.
#33
MINOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
Remove then sanitize the observed organic growth on the sides of the hand sink in the warewash area.
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
WITHIN 72 HOURS REPAIR the observed leak in the warewash sink faucet.
#40
MINOR
PLUMBING; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
WITHIN 72 HOURS REPAIR the observed leak in the warewash sink faucet.

Inspector Information

Inspector Katherine Tuazon
Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health