The San Francisco Department of Public Health temporarily closed Golden Gate Bakery on Sept. 18 after health violations were found. Golden Gate Bakery was found to be out of compliance with food code regulations during a routine inspection. Inspectors cited issues such as insufficient hot water temperature and a missing sanitizer bucket.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 18 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Golden Gate Bakery
Golden Gate Bakery is best known for its egg tarts (Source: Yelp)
- Where: 1029 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
- When: September 18, 2025
Golden Gate Bakery draws customers for its popular egg tarts, lotus moon cakes, and almond cookies. Inspectors cited Golden Gate Bakery for violations of the California Health and Safety Code and the San Francisco Health Code.
A recent food safety certificate was missing at the bakery during its routine inspection. No sanitizer bucket was available at the time of inspection. The staff lacked knowledge of using test strips for verifying adequate sanitizer concentration.
The bakery’s hot water was measured at 68°F, falling short of the 120°F standard set by the health department. During the inspection, it was found that the restroom door at Golden Gate Bakery didn’t have a self-closing feature.
Inspectors noted excessive waste, including papers, cardboard boxes, and bags, stored throughout the bakery. The complete inspection report of the San Francisco-based bakery is available online.
Follow-Up Inspection
Through additional notes in the report, the San Francisco Department of Public Health suggested that Golden Gate Bakery request a re-inspection. Officials advised the bakery to refrain from replacing the water heater without prior health department approval.
The latest inspection findings of Golden Gate Bakery are a reminder for San Francisco restaurants to meet the food code criteria. Failure to meet health code requirements can result in temporary or permanent closures, according to the health department.
