A premium lounge and bar in downtown Ocala was temporarily closed last week after an inspector cited the establishment for multiple health code violations, including the presence of dozens of rat droppings.
18 South was temporarily closed on Friday, November 15, after the business was cited for 11 health code violations, according to an inspection filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
At least two of the 11 violations were considered “high-priority,” including evidence of rodent activity. During the inspection, the report notes that 15 rat droppings were found in the corner of the sports bar kitchen, 5 droppings were found along some stairs, and 10 droppings were found under some storage racks…