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 violation listed as "Null" 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:
Rubicon Deli (4130 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 104, La Jolla, CA 92037) - Ordered closed on May 9 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Solunto Ristorante & Bakery (1643 India St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on May 12 for Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance
Nadolife Commissary (1701 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on May 12 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Chao XO (1420 Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on May 12 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; Fruits and Vegetables Washed - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - 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.
Village Pizza (5260 S Mission Rd, Bonsall, CA 92003) - Ordered closed on May 13 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - 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.
OB Surf Lodge (5083 Santa Monica Ave, Suite 1F, San Diego, CA 92107) - Ordered closed on May 14 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
The Reunion (2205 Mendocino Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107) - Ordered closed on May 14 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Baked Thicc (3772 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92106) - Ordered closed on May 14 for Vermin - Major.
Acai Carioca (3772 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107) - Ordered closed on May 14 for Food Safety Certification - Minor and Vermin - Major.
Scoops La Jolla (1025 Prospect St, Suite 130, La Jolla, CA 92037) - Ordered closed on May 14 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Saltwater [now Romanissimo] (565 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on May 14 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Shellfish Tags - Major; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance
San Diego Post Acute Center (1201 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020) - Ordered closed on May 14 for Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Grill House Cafe (9494 Black Mountain Rd, Suite G, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on May 15 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Rafaela's Casa Del Marisco (777 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084) - Ordered closed on May 15 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Sewage disposal - Major; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; and Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance.
DOWNGRADES:
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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