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.
Below, we outline the recent week's closures and downgrades and the specific violation list for each as reported by the health inspectors.
El Paisa (2494 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102) - Downgraded to a B with 85 score on June 17 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Minor; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.
Los Panchos Restaurant (915 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025) - Downgraded to a B with 82 score on June 18 for Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance
If you're curious about more inspection results, including the current status of the above restaurants, you can find more details on the county's website at sdfoodinfo.org or request the full health report and any additional records by filing a County of San Diego Public Records Request .
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