According to public health records, the Rosemarie's Buns & Brews restaurant on Mission Boulevard in Mission Beach was ordered closed on Friday, January 24, after an inspection by San Diego County health officials uncovered various non-compliant areas. The restaurant remained closed as of Saturday afternoon, according to Yelp, although there was no announcement of the closure on the company's social media channels.Ìý
Specific health violations listed include: Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.Ìý
Rosemarie's Burgers has been a celebrated addition to San Diego's culinary scene since it first launched as a food truck in 2021. Founded by Nick Bálsamo, a former military member turned chef, the establishment quickly gained a following for its gourmet sliders. The company's success led to the opening of its first brick-and-mortar location in Mission Beach in mid-2023. The Mission Beach outlet previously earned national acclaim, securing a spot on Yelp's 2024 list of the top 100 places to eat in the U.S. and was featured on Netflix's "Selling Sunse³Ù."Ìý
With plans for further expansion, Rosemarie's Burgers recently unveiled a second area location in Ocean Beach, taking over the space previously occupied by Whomp Burger & Brew at 1774 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. Highlights from the Rosemarie'sÌýmenu include The Classic Wagyu slider with sautéed Maui sweet onion confit, jack cheese, and Kewpie mayo; Bombay Hot Chicken with fried chicken thigh, pickled veg and housemade spicy curry sauce; and We Have Eggplant with fried eggplant, Korean BBQ sauce, pickled cabbage and Kewpie Mayo. Both eateries also serve craft beer, wine and soft drinks.Ìý
This recent incident underscores the importance of upholding stringent health and safety standards in food establishments, particularly as Rosemarie's Burgers expands its footprint in San Diego's dining landscape. According to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality, this marks the first instance where Rosemarie's has been ordered to close. We attempted to contact Rosemarie's for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publishing.
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