Bigfoot Bakery’s Health Code Battle | Fresno News

A beloved Shaver Lake bakery, Bigfoot Bakery, is shut down since 2024 over a heated dispute with the county over outdated health code rules — but don’t call it a closure, call it a battle for common sense. Owner Mandi Coburn, who’s run the place successfully for decades, says the county demands costly upgrades — like replacing hardwood floors and adding a produce sink — that she argues are unnecessary. The pushback began when she expanded her menu to include sandwiches and moved her ice cream station. New inspectors noticed what past ones overlooked, sparking two years of negotiations. Despite proposing epoxy flooring as a compromise, Coburn feels the county is applying rigid regulations now, ignoring the bakery’s clean record. Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig confirms the office is involved, stressing that state law requires specific upgrades before food prep can resume — even though these rules aren’t new. The bakery remains closed until compliance is met, leaving fans wondering: why now? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a2121fe5add9384