Dining News: The Violation That Led the County to Close Cafe Bernardo/KBAR
July 28, 2015
Last Tuesday, visitors to Cafe Bernardo/KBAR were greeted with a sign saying the venue had been closed by the county health department.
At the time, the reason given for the closure was "insect/rodent infestation."
The county has since posted its report online detailing the violations.
OBSERVATIONS: Major - Closure
3 live German cockroaches on wall/ledge behind 2-door reach-in refrigerator in espresso area, 3 ive cockroaches on floor along crevice between wall and floor beneath server's station across from pass thru window, 1 dying cockroach on floor of bar near cash register, 25 dead cockroaches on floor and ledge behind and beneath 2-door reach-in refrigerator in espresso area, 7 dead cockroaches on floor beneath equipment (ice bin) in bar and 1 dead cockroach on floor of dining room. Eliminate all dead and live insects. Continue with professional pest service. Last date of service 7-15-15. Seal all cracks and crevices immediately.
Read the entire report at the county's Web site.
The following day, the restaurant was reinspected (per county records), the infestation had been resolved and the restaurant and bar reopened.
As I wrote last week, it's more common than you think for restaurants to be closed by the health inspector. However, more often than not, these are isolated occurrences. I've eaten at KBAR and I plan to do so again soon.
* Headline's been edited since it was originally posted.
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