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:
Bhojan Griha (2367 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on July 14 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Mama Antonia's Mexican Restaurant (2502 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on July 14 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Handwashing - 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; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
El Charro Taco Shop II (3445 Midway Dr, Suite #B, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on July 14 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Employee Health - Major; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; Sewage disposal - Minor; and Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance.
Vinh Hung Supermarket (10550 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on July 15 for Vermin - Major.
Alis Chicken and Waffles (4350 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105) - Ordered closed on July 15 for an unknown reason.
Donut Star and Chinese Food (4350 University Ave, Suite #103, San Diego, CA 92105) - Ordered closed on July 15 for an unknown reason.
Taco Bell #40807 (1131 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028) - Ordered closed on July 16 for Sewage disposal - Major.
San Diego Giant Pizza (6305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115) - Ordered closed on July 16 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major; Fruits and Vegetables Washed - 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; Thermometers - Out of Compliance Garbage and Refuse - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Khans Cave Grill and Tavern (9350 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123) - Ordered closed on July 16 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Shogun Kobe Restaurant (5451 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123) - Ordered closed on July 17 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Storage of Toxic Substances - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
San Diego Zoo - Elephant Odyssey Bridge Kiosk - Satellite - Arctic Snacks (2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on July 17 for Vermin - Major and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
DOWNGRADES:
No Downgrades This Week
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:
- July 4-10
- June 27 - July 3
- 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 18, 2025.