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.
CLOSURES:
Salsa Mexican Food (1530 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065) - Ordered closed on June 30 for Handwashing - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
BMH Italian (7670 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941) - Ordered closed on July 1 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Saigon Sandwiches and Deli (4133 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105) - Ordered to remain closed after re-inspections on July 1 (originally closed on June 23) for Vermin - Major.
Fathom Bistro Bait and Tackle (1776 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106) - Ordered to remain closed after re-inspections on July 1 (originally closed on June 25 with first re-inspection on June 27) for Vermin - Major and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
La Perla Cocina Mexicana #3 (1224 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106) - Ordered closed on July 1 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Yalla Habibi (921 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on July 2 for Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance.
The Original Pancake House (160 S Rancho Sante Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024) - Ordered closed on July 3 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Common Stock (3805 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103) - Ordered closed on July 3 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; and Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance.
858 Burger (613-615 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037) - Ordered closed on July 2 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major; and Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance.
Pueblo (877 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA 92109) - Ordered closed on July 3 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance
Pho Fifth Avenue (3807 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103) - Ordered closed on July 3 for Vermin-Major.
Rigobertos Taco Shop (14149 Twin Peaks Rd, Suite 10, Poway, CA 92064) - Downgraded to a B with 85 score on July 1 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Food Storage - 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; Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - 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 .
DOWNGRADES:
Rigobertos Taco Shop (14149 Twin Peaks Rd, Suite 10, Poway, CA 92064) - Downgraded to a B with 85 score on July 1 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Food Storage - 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; Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Sushi Gato (11608 Carmel Mountain Rd, Suite 106, San Diego, CA 92128) - Downgraded to a B with 85 score on July 1 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Time as Public Health Control - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Thermometers - Out of Compliance.
So Saap (4134 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105) - Downgraded to a B with 86 score on July 2 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; and Impoundment - Out of Compliance.
Catalanos Pizzeria (3002 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102) - Downgraded to a B with 84 score on July 2 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Minor; Person in Charge - Out of Compliance; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.
Burger Lounge (1101 Wall St, La Jolla, 92037) - Downgraded to a B with 85 score on July 2 for Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
White Rice (2820 Historic Decatur Rd, Suite 140, San Diego, CA 92106) - Downgraded to a B with 86 score on July 3 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Permit - 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 .
Addition San Diego County closure reports:
- June 20-26
- June 13-19
- June 6-12
- May 30 - June 5
- May 23-29
- 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 July 4, 2025.