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GOODTHING COFFEE

532 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO, CA, 94301 +14085296669
Pass
90
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
1
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Oct 29, 2025ROUTINE INSPECTION290 days ago

Note- today is their second day of operation (soft opening).

Inspection Timeline

Oct 29, 2025Latest
PassedScore: 90/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
90
Aug 26, 2025
Passed
ROUTINE INSPECTION

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
1
Non-Critical
2
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Oct 29, 2025
90/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Note- today is their second day of operation (soft opening).

2 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical

    Measured regular milk, oatmilk on counter between 55-60F. [CA] Maintain potentially hazardous food 41F and below. Store milks in an ice bath or in refrigerator between uses. Discussed time as a public health control for milk. When time only, rather than time and temperature is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous food shall be time marked to indicate when item is removed from temperature control, discarded if not consumed or served within 4 hours, and written procedures shall be readily available for review. TPHC handout provided.

  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Observed scoop used for whipping cream for coffee in standing room temperature water. [CA] Store scoop in ice bath and change out liquid on a frequent basis. Scoop should be washed every 4 hours.

Pass Aug 26, 2025
N/A

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Good Thing Coffee NEW OWNER: Vincent Lan Gu The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP09. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $652.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 9/1/2025-8/31/2026 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 8/26/25 *Permit condition: None. *Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. NOTE: Submit plans + application + fee ($595.00 for single piece of equipment, up to 3) if you decide to install a dishwasher. Prior approval is required. Visit www.ehinfo.org for more info re: plan submittal.

No reported violations

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