CONDITIONAL
SF Zoo Warehouse: Rodent Issues & Storage - Conditional
August 12, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Routine Inspection
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major
2
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Multiple violations found including rodent droppings on food storage bins and shelving, uncovered food items lacking protection, and poor waste management with lidless dumpsters. Several violations were corrected on-site including removal of droppings and relocation of unprotected food items.
Violations Cited
7
#23
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Observed two old flaky rodent droppings on top of a plastic bin of food storage. Corrected on site- Per Inspector's request, employees removed rodent droppings and sanitized the affected surfaces.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#27
CORRECTED
MAJOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed some cans of juice that lacked plastic covering stored on shelving and boxes that had plastic covering missing are used for pizza takeout stored in a bottom shelving. Corrected on site - Per Inspector's request, items were immediately relocated to a protected area
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#33
MAJOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Observed some old flaky rodent droppings on shelving.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#41
MAJOR
REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED & AREA MAINTAINED
What Was Observed
Observed directly outside the warehouse there is a collection of dumpsters that lack lids. Observed an accumulation tree/bush cuttings in the surround area outside the facility that may attract rodents.
#43
MAJOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Observed two of the bay doors are open for the warehouse and neighboring storage containers. Observed the plastic seal on bay doors that are closed may be access by rodents by pushing through the rubber seal.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#42
MINOR
TOILET FACILITIES: FACILITIES PROPERLY MAINTAINED
What Was Observed
Observed a couple toilet paper rolls that are not on toilet paper dispensers.
#42
MINOR
TOILET FACILITIES: FACILITIES PROPERLY MAINTAINED
What Was Observed
Observed a couple toilet paper rolls that are not on toilet paper dispensers.
Inspector Information
Received By
Timothy Murphy