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:
Taste of Denmark (142 University Avenue, Suite E, San Diego, CA 92103 - Ordered closed on March 7 forÌýVermin - Major and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.Ìý
Everest Himalayan CuisineÌý(745 S Coast Highway 101, Suite 103, Encinitas, CA 92024) - Ordered closed on March 7 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance.
Donatos Taco Shop (6780 Miramar Road, San Diego, CA 92121) - Ordered closed on March 7 forÌýVermin - Major and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.Ìý
Los Rancheros (1847 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065) - Ordered closed on March 10 for Proper Cooling - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Major; and Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance.
Sae Kitchen (980 Los Vallecitos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92069) - Ordered closed on March 10 forÌýVermin - Major.Ìý
Boba Love (9504 Miramar Road, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on March 10 forÌýVermin - Major.Ìý
Taco Bomb Authentic Mexican Grill (6725 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111) - Ordered closed on March 10 forÌýFood Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Sewage disposal - Major; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Plumbing - Out of Compliance. Ìý
Thaipan Kitchen (7310 Miramar Road, Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on March 10 forÌýVermin - Major.Ìý
Mirch Masala (9254 Scranton Road, Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92121) - Ordered closed on March 11 forÌýVermin - Major; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.Ìý
Champagne French Bakery CafeÌý(11925 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite 801, San Diego, CA 92128) - Ordered closed on March 11 forÌýHolding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
O&D Market (546 Sampson Street, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on March 11 forÌýVermin - Major.Ìý
Shellys Deli Catering (163 Mace Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on March 11 forÌýVermin - Major and Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance.Ìý
Pinoy Tambayan (8300 Paradise Valley Road, Suite 110, Spring Valley CA 91977) - Ordered closed on March 12 forÌýFood Safety Certification - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.Ìý
Civico 1845 (1845 India Street, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on March 12 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Sorrento Ristorante (1646 India Street, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on March 12 for Vermin - Major.Ìý
DOWNGRADES:
Delhi Kitchen (11975 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego CA 92128) - Downgraded to B with 80 score on March 10 forÌýFood Handler Training - Minor; Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Cotijas Taco Shop (740 East 30th Street, National City CA 91950) - Downgraded to B with 81 score on March 11 forÌýFood Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Proper Reheating - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; and Permit - Out of Compliance.
RB Sushi (16405 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego CA 92128) - Downgraded to B with 87 score on March 12 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Time as Public Health Control - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Approved Procedures - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; and Grade Card, Last Inspection Report, Permit Available - 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:
Addition San Diego County closure reports:
- February 28 - March 6
- 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