CLOSURE NOTICE
Sweet Mango Dessert & Cafe Closed by Health Department
SWEET MANGO DESSERT & CAFE
5217 GEARY BLVD SAN FRANCISCO CA 94118, SF 94118
Inner RichmondNear 38 Geary Bus
August 21, 2025
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Follow_up Inspection
9
Total Violations
2
Critical
7
Minor
Violations Cited
9
#23
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
1) Observed dead insects, food debris, and potentially rodent droppings on the floors behind the food prep shelves. *CLEAN, SWEEP, SANITIZE. Contact your licensed pest control to continue eliminating all vermin evidence.*
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#27
CRITICAL
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
1) Observed various cartons of raw eggs at different shelves levels mingling with ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. COS- Employee relocated all the eggs at the bottom shelves. *Make sure raw eggs and proteins are ALWAYS on the LOWEST shelves to minimize cross-contamination.*
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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
1) Observed one sanitizer bucket with no sanitizer available. COS- Operator provided adequate sanitizer. *Prepare adequate sanitizer for all food prep stations.*
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#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
1) Observed no valid food safety manager certification or food handler cards available on-site. *PROVIDE valid documentation and email to Jessica.Jang@sfdph.org.*
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113947.1
#29
MINOR
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED AND USED
What Was Observed
1) Observed cans of raid on the floor underneath the three compartment sink. *REMOVE all self-applied pesticides. CONTACT your licensed pest control operator for food facility approved pest elimination methods.*
#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
1) Observed mango boxes on the floor. The operator told inspector that they had just received a large shipment. *KEEP all food items and equipment at least 6 inches above the floor.*
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#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
1) Observed food build-up on various crepe makers, bubble waffle makers. *CLEAN and DEGREASE*
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#35
MINOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
1) Observed the floor sink with a viscous gray substance on the bottom. *CLEAN, RINSE, SANITIZE and maintain the floor sink operable.(*
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#35
MINOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
1) Observed the floor sink with a viscous gray substance on the bottom. *CLEAN, RINSE, SANITIZE and maintain the floor sink operable.(*
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160