The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality performs thousands of inspections annually to ensure food establishments meet essential safety standards. When critical violations are identified, a closure notice is issued until the issues are resolved. In this weekly roundup (01/10-16/2025), we provide a summary of recent closures and the reasons cited by inspectors.听
Las Cuatro Milpas (1857 Logan Avenue, San Diego CA 92113) - Ordered to remain closed following third reinspection on January 16, following a听failed reinspection on January 10 (originally closed on December 30, 2024) for Vermin - Major Plumbing - Out of Compliance Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Lia's Lumpia (2219 Logan Avenue, San Diego CA 92113) - Ordered to remain closed following failed reinspection听on January 16 (originally closed on December 30, 2024) for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Grandpa Taos Kitchen听(1190 North Second Street, Suite E, El Cajon CA 92021) - Ordered to remain closed following failed reinspection听on January 10 (originally closed on January 7) for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Cafe Europe听(6784 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego CA 92115) - Ordered to remain closed following failed reinspection听on January 10 (originally closed on January 8) for Vermin - Major and Permit - Out of Compliance. Failed reinspection on January 14.听
Bang on 5th (762 Fifth Avenue, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on January 10 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance Thermometers - Out of Compliance Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance
Casa De Maria听(2611 San Diego Avenue, San Diego CA 92110) -听Ordered closed on January 10 for Holding Temperatures - Minor Food Contact Surfaces - Minor Approved Procedures - Minor Vermin - Major Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
L&L Hawaiian BBQ (8280 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego CA 92126) - Ordered closed on January 10 for Vermin - Major Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance
O's American Kitchen听(137 South Las Posas Road, San Marcos CA 92078) -听Ordered closed on January 10 for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.听
The Santaluz Club (8170 East Camto Santaluz, San Diego CA 92127) - Ordered closed on January 10 for Holding Temperatures - Minor Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Fruits and Vegetables Washed - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Darunee Thai Cuisine (1001 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos CA 92069) - Ordered closed on January 13 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Papas Pizza (4388 Moraga Avenue, San Diego CA 92117) - Ordered closed on January 13 for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance. Failed re-inspections on听January 14 & 15.听
Rockin' Baja Lobster (322 Fifth Avenue, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on January 13 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Pho Hoa Linda Vista Restaurant听(6921 Linda Vista Road, San Diego CA 92111) -听Ordered closed on January 14 for Holding Temperatures - Minor and Vermin - Major.听
Cafe 21 (2736 Adams Avenue, San Diego CA 92116) -听Ordered close January 14 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance. Failed reinspection on January 15.听
360 by Zoe's Place听(4637-4673 Market Street, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on January 14 for an undisclosed major violation. Failed reinspection on January 15.听
Top Notch Catering听(6190 Farimount Avenue, San Diego CA 92120) - Ordered closed on January 15 for Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Vermin - Major; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
FryYay (3146 Mission Boulevard, Suite O, San Diego CA 92109) -听Ordered closed on January 16 for Hot and Cold Water - Major and Vermin - Major.
VFW Post 7420 Don Diego (2106 Logan Avenue, San Diego CA 92113) - Ordered closed on January 16 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Juanbertos (9539 Miramar Road, San Diego CA 92126) - Ordered closed on January 16 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Cheers Bar & Grill (9995 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite B1, San Diego CA 92129) - Ordered close on January 16 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
El Prieto (1680 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista CA 91911) - Ordered closed on January 16 for Consumer Advisory - Minor; Sewage disposal - Minor; null - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Thermometers - Out of Compliance.听
Surfing Crab (202 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido CA 92025) - Ordered closed on January 16 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Shellfish Tags - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.
Marts Donuts (150 West El Norte Parkway, Suite A, Escondido CA 92026) - Ordered closed on January 16 for null - Minor and Vermin - Major.
Don's Country Kitchen (2885 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad CA 92008) - Ordered closed on January 16 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; null - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance.
If you鈥檙e curious about more inspection results, including the current status of the above restaurants, you can find detailed reports directly on the county's website at .
Originally published on January 17, 2025.听
