Christy’s Donuts in San Jose’s Berryessa neighborhood was ordered closed last Monday after county inspectors documented an active cockroach infestation inside the shop, cutting off a neighborhood morning mainstay while the bakery addresses the violation and waits for a reinspection.
According to NBC Bay Area, a Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health inspection last Monday found both live and dead cockroaches in service and prep areas. Inspectors noted one live roach on the front service floor, another live roach near the center prep counter in the rear kitchen, two dead cockroaches under the three-compartment sink, and additional dead roaches near cupboards and a beverage refrigerator. The county says the shop must pass a follow-up inspection before it can reopen.
Inspector Action and Reopening Steps
Santa Clara County Environmental Health orders immediate closures when inspectors identify an imminent health hazard, and operators must complete corrective work and submit documentation before a reinspection is scheduled. County inspection reports and enforcement notices typically require a signed reopening checklist and proof of licensed pest control treatment before a permit is reinstated. For more on the process, see the county’s inspection portal: Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health.
Bay Area Crackdown Context
This closure follows a recent spate of vermin-related enforcement actions across the Bay Area. Santana Row’s Counter location was ordered closed in mid March after inspectors documented multiple cockroaches, underscoring heightened enforcement around sanitation and pest complaints in recent weeks, per Hoodline…