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:
Pho Minh (4468 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109) - Ordered closed on May 23 for Vermin - Major; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; Storage of Toxic Substances - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Elks Lodge #1812 (1400 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019) - Ordered closed on May 23 for Vermin - Major.
Los Panchos Taco Shop (441 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103) - Ordered closed on May 27 for Vermin - Major and Garbage and Refuse - Out of Compliance.
Cocina de Barrio (3707 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103) - Ordered closed on May 27 for Vermin - Major.
Til Two Club (4746 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115) - Ordered closed on May 27 for Vermin - Major.
En Fuego (1342 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014) - Ordered closed on May 27 for Vermin - Major; Storage of Toxic Substances - 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 Score.
Dennys #7445 (731 W San Marcos Blvd, Suite 124, San Marcos, CA 92078) - Ordered closed on May 27 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Sewage disposal - Major; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - 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.
Camellia RD Tea Bar (8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite H, San Diego, CA 92111) - Ordered closed on May 28 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Vermin - Major; Storage of Toxic Substances - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club (15150 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067) - Ordered closed on May 28 for Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Alattar Famous Spices Market (117 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020) - Ordered to remain closed after re-inspections on May 28 (originally ordered closed on May 22) for Vermin-Major.
OB Surf Lodge (5083 Santa Monica Ave, Suite 1F, San Diego CA 92107) - Ordered to remain closed after re-inspections on May 29 (originally ordered closed on May 15) for Vermin - Major and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - 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.
Addition San Diego County closure reports:
Addition San Diego County closure reports:
- May 16-22
- May 9-15
- May 2-8
- April 25 - May 1
- April 18-24
- April 11-17
- April 4-10
- March 28 - April 3
- March 21-27
- March 14-21
- March 7-13
- 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 May 30, 2025.
