CONDITIONAL
Red Bay Coffee Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
September 26, 2025
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor
Inspector's Report
Red Bay Coffee received multiple violations during a routine inspection at their Ferry Building location. Inspectors found food safety certificates unavailable for review, a hand washing sink obstructed by stored items with an empty soap dispenser, missing sanitizer test strips, and a minor plumbing leak under the three-compartment sink. All violations require corrective action but the facility remains operational.
Violations Cited
4
#6
MAJOR
Adequate Hand Washing Facilities; Supplied and Accessible
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed hand sink next to freezer to be obstructed by items stored in front of the sink. Observed soap dispenser at front hand sink to be empty at time of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#1B
MINOR
Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler Card
Why This Matters
Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.
What Was Observed
Observed food safety manager certificate and employee food handler cards to be unavailable onsite for review.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#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
Observed no quaternary ammonium test strips available at time of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
#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
Observed no quaternary ammonium test strips available at time of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114095, 114099
Inspector Information
Email
alyssa.manzano@sfdph.org
Received By
Juni Ludovico