FAIL
Outset Coffee Fails Health Inspection
OUTSET COFFEE
90 NEW MONTGOMERY ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105-3468, SF 94105
SOMACoffee ShopNear Montgomery St BART
October 7, 2025
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Routine Inspection
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Routine inspection found display cooler at 65F holding sandwiches and burritos for 2 hours. Coconut water and milk at room temp. Mold buildup in ice machine. Items moved to working refrigeration.
Violations Cited
6
#7
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
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
Display cooler at 65F holding sandwiches and burritos for 2 hours. Coconut water at 74F, milk and oat milk at room temp. Items moved to working units.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#14
MAJOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED
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
Interior of ice machine had slight buildup of mold-like substance.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#30
MINOR
FOOD STORAGE; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Store cardboard boxes of food at least 6 inches off floor. Get dunnage racks.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#34
MINOR
WAREWASH FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED, USED; TEST STRIPS
Why This Matters
Improper dishwashing spreads pathogens across all dishes. Hepatitis A survives on improperly washed dishes for weeks. Causes recurring outbreak cycles.
What Was Observed
Obtain chlorine test strips. Ensure sanitizing solution measures 100ppm.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
#39
CORRECTED
MINOR
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
Wiping cloths improperly stored. Corrected on site.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#39
CORRECTED
MINOR
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
Wiping cloths improperly stored. Corrected on site.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6