Marina Bar Westwood Fails Health Inspection with Clutter

Westwood, a bar located at 2036 Lombard Street in the Marina district, failed a routine health inspection on October 15, 2025, due to multiple maintenance and sanitation violations that could pose health risks to patrons. Health inspector Amelia Castelli documented six violations during this inspection, all classified as minor but collectively painting a concerning picture of facility maintenance. The most significant issue involved missing paper towel dispensers at handwashing sinks located at the front bar area, creating potential hygiene risks for staff handling beverages and food items.

Health Violations Found

The inspection revealed widespread organizational problems throughout the venue. Inspectors discovered excessive clutter of non-food items, shelves, and trash bins scattered throughout the side hallway exit area, creating potential safety hazards and impeding proper cleaning procedures. Additional clutter consisting of cardboard boxes was found accumulating inside the warewashing room, interfering with essential equipment operations. Structural integrity issues were also documented, with damaged and peeling floor surfaces observed under equipment in the warewashing room. These deteriorated surfaces create ideal harboring conditions for bacteria and pests while making thorough sanitization nearly impossible. Such conditions can lead to cross-contamination of beverages and any food items prepared on the premises. The absence of paper towel dispensers at handwashing stations represents a direct violation of basic food safety protocols. Without proper hand-drying facilities, staff cannot maintain adequate hygiene standards, potentially transferring harmful bacteria to glasses, bottles, and serving surfaces that come into direct contact with customers.

Facility Operations and Context

According to inspector notes, Westwood currently operates as an occasional events venue rather than a daily establishment, serving drinks at the bar area without active kitchen operations. The kitchen space has been repurposed as non-food storage, though this change in use doesn't exempt the facility from maintaining basic health and safety standards for areas where beverages are prepared and served. The facility's location near the 30 Stockton bus line in the Marina district makes it accessible to both tourists and residents, amplifying the public health significance of these violations. Patrons attending events at this venue could be exposed to unsanitary conditions affecting their beverages and overall dining experience.

Previous Inspection History

This failed inspection was followed by corrective action, with Westwood successfully reopening on October 30, 2025 after addressing all violations during a reinspection. The facility demonstrated proper refrigeration temperatures of 41°F and adequate sanitizer levels, indicating management's commitment to resolving the identified issues. The person in charge, identified as Sean, refused to sign the inspection report, though this did not prevent the facility from being required to address all documented violations before resuming operations. Inspector Amelia Castelli can be reached at (415) 252-3838 or amelia.castelli@sfdph.org for additional information about this inspection. The successful reinspection demonstrates that with proper attention to maintenance and organization, these types of violations can be quickly resolved to ensure patron safety.