San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (February 28-March 6) By County Health Department

Here is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from February 28 - March 6, 2025.Ìý

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, as well as reduce the health grade of some establishments.Ìý

Below, we outline the recent week's closures and downgrades and the specific reasons for each as reported by the inspectors. The "Null" violations are explained by a representative of the County Department of Environmental Health and Quality as a "technological issue with the SD Food Info App".Ìý

CLOSURES:

Rust General Store (2720 Calhoun Street, San Diego CA 92110) -ÌýOrdered closed on February 28 for Vermin - Major.Ìý

Chula Tacos (9341 Ruffin Court, San Diego CA 92123) - Ordered closed on February 28 for Hot and Cold Water - Major; Null - Major; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.Ìý

The French Delights (949 Second Street, Encinitas CA 92024) - Ordered closed on February 28 for Sewage disposal - Major Plumbing - Out of Compliance Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.Ìý

Pizza Union (828 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos CA 92078) - Ordered closed on February 28 for Null - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.Ìý

Thien Huong (9349 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego CA 92126) - Ordered closed on March 3 forÌýHolding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; and Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance.

Darbar Fine Indian Cuisine (16411 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego CA 92128) -ÌýOrdered closed on March 4 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Freshh Donuts (2295 Palm Avenue, San Diego CA 92154) - Ordered closed on March 5 forÌýVermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.Ìý

San Diego Sliders (4637-4673 Market Street, San Diego CA 92102) - Ordered closed on March 5 forÌýHot and Cold Water - Major; Commissary/Mobile Support Unit - Out of Compliance; and Permit - Out of Compliance.Ìý

Donatos Taco Shop (6780 Miramar Road, San Diego CA 92121) -ÌýOrdered closed on March 5 for Vermin - Major; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.Ìý

Pailin Thai Cafe (16411 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego CA 92128) -ÌýOrdered closed on March 6 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.Ìý

La Familia (6333 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego CA 92120) - Ordered closed on March 6 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.Ìý

DOWNGRADES:

Armando's Taco Shop (2295 Palm Avenue, San Diego CA 92154) - Downgraded to B with 86 score on March 5 forÌýHolding Temperatures - Major; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; Fruits and Vegetables Washed - Out of Compliance; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.Ìý

Calixto Tacos 1051 East Main Street, El Cajon CA 92020) - Downgraded to B with 80 score on March 6 forÌýFood Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; Private Homes, Living or Sleeping Quarters - Out of Compliance; and Permit - Out of Compliance.

If you're curious about more inspection results, including the current status of the above restaurants, you can find detailed reports directly on the county's website atÌý.Ìý

Addition San Diego County closure reports:

• February 21-27
• February 14-20
• February 7-13
• January 31-February 6
• January 24-30
• January 17-23
• January 10-16
• December 8-13, 2024

Originally published on March 7, 2025.Ìý