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 reasons for each as reported by the inspectors. Any "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".
CLOSURES:
Smokin J's BBQ (751 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on April 21 for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
The Mission (1250 J St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on April 21 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Julies Desserts & Bakery (10550 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on April 21 for Holding Temperatures - 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.
Pho Fifth Avenue (3807 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103) - Ordered closed on April 22 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Gourmet Artisan (7094 Miramar Rd, 105, San Diego, CA 92121) - Ordered to remain closed after re-inspections on April 22 (originally ordered closed on April 14) for Vermin - Major; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Nicos Mexican Food (4918 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107) - Ordered closed on April 22 for Proper Cooling - Major; Vermin - Major; and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.
La Flor Bakery (4339 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083) - Ordered closed on April 22 for Permit - Out of Compliance.
777 Noodle House (4686 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105) - Ordered closed on April 23 for Vermin - Major.
Ramada San Diego South (700 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on April 23 for Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance
GK Grill (3030 Plaza Bonita Rd, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on April 23 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.
Mobile Kitchens 4 (1701-1715 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on April 23 for Permit - Out of Compliance.
Massachusetts Mike's Pizza (435 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105) - Ordered closed on April 24 for Holding Temperatures - Major and Vermin - Major.
Blush Desserts (4817 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111) - Ordered closed on April 24 for Sewage disposal - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.
Manolo Farmers Market (646 E St, Chula Vista, CA 91910) - Ordered closed on April 24 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Plumbing - Out of Compliance.
DOWNGRADES:
Bua Thai (12378 Poway Rd, Suite C, Poway, CA 92064) - Downgraded to a B with 80 score on April 21 for Handwashing - Major; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Minor; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - 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 detailed reports directly on the county's website at sdfoodinfo.org.
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