The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality performs thousands of inspections annually to ensure that food establishments adhere to necessary safety standards. When inspectors identify critical violations, they issue closure notices, mandating that businesses resolve the issues before they can reopen. Below, we outline the recent week's closures and the specific reasons cited by the inspectors.听
Rosemarie's Burgers (3852 Mission Boulevard, San Diego CA 92109) - Ordered closed on January 24 for 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.
Crepe Delicious (4545 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite FC07, San Diego CA 92122) - Ordered closed on January 24 for Vermin - Major; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Baja Fish Mart (2036 Dairy Mart Road, San Ysidro CA 92173) - Ordered closed on January 28 for 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.
Baja Fish Mart (2036 Dairy Mart Road, San Ysidro CA 92173) - Ordered closed on January 28 for 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.
Golden Bagel (13289 Black Mountain Road, San Diego CA 92129) - Ordered closed on January 28 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Tacos El G (1940 Highland Avenue, National City CA 91950) - Ordered closed on January 30 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Sewage disposal - Major; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - 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 .
Asmara Cafe听(3817 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego CA 92105) - Ordered closed on January 28 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Einstein Bros Bagels听(4150 Regents Park Row, La Jolla CA 92037) -听Ordered closed on January 28 for Vermin - Major and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Mariscos El Camaron听(126 South Kalmia Street, Escondido CA 92025) -听Ordered closed on January 28 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.
O'Sullivan's Irish Pub听(118 East Grand Avenue, Escondido CA 92025) -听Ordered closed on January 28 for Vermin - Major; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Gourmet Tamales听(3616 Ocean Ranch Boulevard, Oceanside CA 92056) -听Ordered closed on January 28 for Vermin - Major.听
Tiny Giant Taproom听(1985 National Avenue, Suite 1132, San Diego CA 92113) - Ordered closed on January 29 for Vermin - Major Premises and Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Spicy House (3860 Convoy Street, San Diego CA 92111) - Ordered closed on January 30 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Old Town Mexican Cafe (2489 San Diego Avenue, San Diego CA 92110) - 听Ordered close on January 30 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
The Mission (3795 Mission Boulevard, San Diego CA 92109) - Ordered closedon January 30 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Plumbing - Out of Compliance.
Kazanori Poke & Wraps (4545 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 6, San Diego CA 92122) - Ordered closed on January 30 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Null - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance.
Originally published on January 31, 2025.
