CONDITIONAL
Sool Bar: Rodent Droppings & Hot Water Issues - Follow-up
August 13, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Routine Inspection
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Inspector's Report
Multiple violations found including rodent droppings under bar equipment and in basement, inadequate hot water temperature at bathroom hand sinks, missing food safety manager certificate, and improper food storage on floors. Follow-up inspection required by August 20, 2025.
Violations Cited
4
#23
CRITICAL
No Insects, Rodents, Birds or 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 rodent droppings under the left corner of the bar under equipment, in the back floor sides behind equipment, and in the basement floor around the white reach in freezer chest.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#21
MAJOR
Hot and Cold Running Water Available
Why This Matters
Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
What Was Observed
Observed the hand sinks providing water measuring 84F and below for the bathrooms.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#30
MAJOR
Food Storage
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Observed a box of limes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler in the basement. Observed sealed drinks and beverages stored on the floor in the basement and in the back room on the ground floor.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#30
MAJOR
Food Storage
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.
What Was Observed
Observed a box of limes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler in the basement. Observed sealed drinks and beverages stored on the floor in the basement and in the back room on the ground floor.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049