CONDITIONAL
The Epicurean Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
September 19, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
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
4
#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 several rodent droppings and what appeared to be stains from rodent urine throughout the facility. It was observed in the following locations: - Below the bottom shelf of the pastry cabinet. - Throughout ALL the cabinets in the coffee bar area. - Throughout ALL the cabinets in the cheese cutting area. - Throughout the edges of the floor in the market area. - Throughout the edges of the floor in the dry storage room. - On shelves containing miscellaneous equipment in the dry storage r
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#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
1. Observed several containers of Califia Farms Oat milk and Almond milk at room temperature inside the dry storage room. The bottles stated "Perishable. Keep Refrigirated". The bottles of milk had been placed into the storage room over 4 hours prior to the inspection. Operator voluntarily discarded all the bottles of milk. Ensure to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below for cold holding. 2. Measured a container of cooked bacon at 72F. Operator stated the bacon was cooked 30 m
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
Observed two baskets of produce stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in refrigerator. Discontinue this practice. Ensure that food is NOT stored on the floor and at least six inches above the floor.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#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
Observed two baskets of produce stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in refrigerator. Discontinue this practice. Ensure that food is NOT stored on the floor and at least six inches above the floor.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988