[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 12 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
A routine health inspection on November 12 cited Sweet Box for several violations, including inadequate hot water, resulting in a temporary closure. Insufficient hot water at several sinks was among the issues that led to a temporary closure.
Sweet Box
- When: November 12, 2025
- Where: 223 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832
According to the health inspection report, the bakery was cited for multiple health code violations. Some of them are:
- The facility did not have a valid Food Manager Certificate and was instructed to email proof of certification or enrollment within 14 days.
- The facility had insufficient hot water at several sinks, including handwashing stations in the kitchen, warewashing area, restroom, the janitorial sink, and the warewashing sink. The report said water must reach at least 120°F at utility sinks and 100°F at handwashing sinks. The water heater was being replaced during the inspection.
- Raw shell eggs were found stored above ready-to-eat macaroons in the walk-in cooler, creating a contamination risk.
- A scooping utensil was found stored handle-down inside a flour container, which, according to the report, does not meet utensil storage requirements.
- The report said inspectors found no cold water at the janitorial sink and warewashing sink, requiring repairs to ensure a proper water supply.
- The report noted plumbing standards were not met. It said that all plumbing fixtures must be maintained in good repair and protected against backflow.
- The shared dumpster lids were left open, which the report noted as a violation.
- The front door was propped open without an air curtain or screen, creating a risk of insects entering, according to the report.
Here is the detailed health inspection report.
Follow-up Inspection
The facility’s operating permit was suspended due to imminent health hazards, resulting in a temporary closure. The notice explained that the facility must remain closed until all violations are corrected. The bakery can request a reinspection once it has corrected all the noted violations.
