San Jose Bakery Closed After Inspectors Find Roaches in Multiple Areas
What Happened
- Popular donut shop closed after health inspection
- Active cockroach infestation found in multiple areas
- Live and dead roaches discovered in kitchen and service spaces
- Reopening requires follow-up inspection
Health Inspectors Order Immediate Closure
SAN JOSE, CA — A well-known local bakery in San Jose has been temporarily shut down after health officials discovered an active pest issue during a routine inspection.
According to the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Christy’s Donuts was ordered to close on March 30 due to a cockroach infestation.
Inspection Reveals Multiple Violations
Health inspectors reported finding both live and dead cockroaches in several areas of the shop, raising concerns about sanitation and food safety.
Among the findings:
- A live cockroach in the front service area
- Another live roach in the rear kitchen near the prep counter
- Dead cockroaches under the sink and across the floor in multiple locations
These conditions led officials to determine that the establishment posed a potential health risk to customers.
What Happens Next
Authorities say the business must now address the infestation and pass a follow-up inspection before it can reopen to the public…