Santa Monica’s Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery closed on Wednesday after the inspectors discovered a number of violations of the Well being Code, primarily an infestation of vermin.
The Division of Public Well being of Los Angeles County described the violation of the infestation of the vermin as “specialization” of their reasoning for the closure of Bay Cities.
The inspectors additionally listed 9 different violations, totaling 24 factors. In line with the well being score system of the Division for Eating places, Markets and Bakeries, Bay Cities would have obtained a C.
“All meals amenities which have a vital violation could also be topic to closure whatever the rating obtained within the inspection report,” public well being officers wrote on the web site of the division. “The meals amenities that get hold of a rating under seventy p.c (70%) twice in a interval of twelve (12) months are topic to closure and extra authorized actions.”
It’s not clear when Bay Cities will open once more. In line with public well being data, the market has failed one other inspection within the final 5 years. Within the September 2024 Public Well being Report, the inspectors discovered two vital violations for hand washing and insufficient disinfection of utensils and gear.
Public Well being officers stated they carried out the inspection after somebody grew to become in poor health after consuming the “godmother” of the market.
The household market opened in 1925 and gained followers for its sandwiches.
“When you’ve gotten dinner in our Italian retailer and bakery in Santa Monica, California, you may anticipate the best high quality meals made with the best elements, together with a private and pleasant customer support,” the market wrote on its web site.