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:
Seafood City Supermarket (1420 E Plaza Blvd, Suite# C, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on August 15 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Approved Source - Major; Shellfish Tags - Major; Vermin - Major; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Grill City (1420 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on August 15 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.
Cafecito at Epoca (2240 Ironwood Cir, San Diego, CA 92154) - Ordered closed on August 15 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Major; Sewage disposal - Minor; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance
Pacific Bean (712 1/2 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109) - Ordered closed on August 18 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Storage of Toxic Substances - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach (4776 Saratoga Ave, San Diego, CA 92107) - Ordered closed on August 18 for Food Safety Certification - Minor and Hot and Cold Water - Major.
Park Pizza (565 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on August 18 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Aybertos Mexican Food (3696 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on August 20 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Sabor Mexican Grill (7123 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945) - Ordered closed on August 19 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Sewage disposal - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant (221 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020) - Ordered closed on August 19 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance,
Yogurt Barn (9840 Channel Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040) - Ordered closed on August 19 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Ramona Pho and Grill (1429 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065) - Ordered closed on August 18 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; and Private Homes, Living or Sleeping Quarters - Out of Compliance.
Listed as Hamburger Hut but actually Moto Deli (190 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024) - Ordered closed on August 20 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Sky Cafe and Lounge (3515 Sweetwater Springs Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977) - Ordered closed upon reinspection on August 20 (originally closed on August 5) for Vermin - Minor and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Lucy's Bakery (31 31st Street, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on August 20 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
DOWNGRADES:
Bamboo Fresh Thai (7953 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941) - Downgraded to a B with 81 score on August 19 for Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - 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 .
Addition San Diego County closure reports:
- August 8-14
- August 1-7
- July 25-31
- July 18-24
- July 11-17
- 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 August 22, 2025.