CONDITIONAL
Barrel Room: Multiple Violations Found - Conditional
The barrel room
415 SANSOME ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111, SF 94111
Financial DistrictBarNear Embarcadero BART
August 13, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Routine Inspection
10
Total Violations
2
Critical
6
Major
2
Minor
3
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Multiple violations found including temperature control issues with foods held at unsafe temperatures, handwashing facility obstructions, vacuum-packed foods without proper HACCP plan creating botulism hazard, and vermin activity with dead mouse found. Most violations were corrected on site but follow-up required.
Violations Cited
10
#18
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Vacuum packaging without HACCP plan
What Was Observed
Vacuum packed foods including fish without approved HACCP plan, creating botulism hazard
#23
CRITICAL
Vermin activity
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
Dead mouse found on glue trap in mop sink room
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#14
MAJOR
Food contact surfaces not properly sanitized
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Low chlorine sanitizer (25 ppm instead of 50 ppm) and mold in ice machine baffle
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#21
MAJOR
Hot water not 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
Inoperable hot water handle and inadequate warm water temperatures at handwash sinks
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114192
#22
MAJOR
Wastewater leak
What Was Observed
Waste water drip leak at three-compartment sink
#30
MAJOR
Improper 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
Foods stored beneath unshielded sewer lines
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114047, 114049
#6
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Handwashing facilities obstructed
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Handwash sink obstructed with container lids and soap not in dispenser
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Improper hot and cold holding temperatures
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Multiple foods held at unsafe temperatures: garlic in oil at 59F, ranchini at 45F, gravy at 51F, barley rice at 53F
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#36
MINOR
Unsecured CO2 cylinders
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
CO2 cylinders not properly secured in storage room
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#36
MINOR
Unsecured CO2 cylinders
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
CO2 cylinders not properly secured in storage room
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178