Food establishments across San Francisco were inspected by the San Francisco Department of Public Health on May 13. While some passed, others were found to be in violation of the department’s food code regulations. One among them is a New American bistro, which was asked to shut down.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from a health inspection conducted on May 13 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- A new American wine bar, Bodega, did not pass a routine inspection by the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
- The San Francisco wine bar was ordered to close due to rodent activity and sanitation violations.
- Bodega’s prime offerings include chorizo burritos, short rib tacos, mofongo, red wine, mimosas, and pinot noir.
Bodega Failed Health Inspection
Inside view and food items at Bodega (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 700 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
- When: May 13, 2025
The San Francisco crowd makes its way to this North Beach-based wine bar for a rich collection of beers and wines. The bright decor further adds to the charm of Bodega. Menu highlights at the New American bistro include chorizo burrito, short rib tacos, mofongo, red wine, mimosa, and pinot noir.
However, Bodega could not make it through the food safety inspection by the San Francisco Department of Public Health on May 13. After inspectors found rodent activity and other sanitation issues, the wine bar was asked to halt operations temporarily.
Inspection Findings at Bodega
Food inspectors of the San Francisco Department of Public Health noted a range of food safety violations at Bodega. They first asked the wine bar’s representatives to get a food safety certificate and food handler cards for the staff. Additionally, the inspectors reported missing wash sink supplies and hot water at Bodega.
In their inspection report, the officials of the San Francisco Department of Public Health mentioned that raw shell eggs were held at 68°F. They then asked the San Francisco-based bar to discard the eggs.
Rodents were reportedly present near bags of rice in storage. Droppings were also found in the basement of stored equipment, on the floors, on sheet pans, etc.
Apart from this, they reported the issue of dead cockroaches on the adhesive board near the water heater.
The report by inspectors of the San Francisco Department of Public Health noted that Bodega was using a mop sink and an ice machine to remove water waste. Plus, the San Francisco food facility was not using an evaporation tray for the ice machine. Furthermore, inspectors noted that there was damage to the basement’s ceiling as well.
As per violations noted by the San Francisco Department of Public Health, the New American Bistro will have to take corrective action. It has also been given 15 days to request a hearing to contest Bodega’s suspension order.
