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:
Golden Island Dimsum and Asian Cuisine (10660 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered to remain closed after re-inspections on May 2 (originally ordered closed on April 29) Vermin - Major Storage of Toxic Substances - Out of Compliance Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance
Q T Pot (9225 Mira Mesa Blvd 110, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered to remain closed after re-inspections on May 2 (originally ordered closed on April 10) for Vermin - Major.
Rancho Bernardo Donut (16713 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128) - Ordered to remain closed after re-inspections on May 2 (originally ordered closed on May 1) for Vermin - Major.
Ruyi Noodle House (6987 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115) - Ordered closed on May 2 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Sunny Donuts (601 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910) - Ordered closed on May 5 for Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Tropi Frutas (342 W San Ysidro Blvd, Suite# L, San Ysidro, CA 92173) - Ordered closed on May 5 for Hot and Cold Water - Major.
Nola on 5th (3683 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103) - Ordered closed on May 6 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Donatos Taco Shop (6780 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92121) - Ordered closed on May 6 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Cocina De Barrio (3707 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103) - Ordered closed on May 7 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - 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.
Achiote by La Espadana (4419 Cam de la Plaza, San Ysidro, CA 92173) - Ordered closed on May 7 for Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - 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.
Jaguar Paw (2185 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on May 8 for Hot and Cold Water - Major and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.
DOWNGRADES:
Iron Pan Thai Kitchen (13538 Poway Rd, Suite A, Poway, CA 92064) - Downgraded to a B Grade with an 81 Score on May 6 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Plumbing - 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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