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:
Saltwater (565 05th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on September 5 for Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Allegro (1536 India St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed upon reinspection on September 5 (originally closed on September 4) for Vermin - Major.
Birria Kings Street Tacos and Beer (2333 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on September 5 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Minor; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
EM Coffee House (8945 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on September 8 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Brunos Market (2988 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102) - Ordered closed on September 8 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
The Pho Shop (3760 Sports Arena Blvd, Suite #3, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on September 8 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - 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; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Nick and G's Restaurant (6106 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067) - Ordered closed on September 8 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
East Village Tavern & Bowl (930 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on September 9 for Hot and Cold Water - Major; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Permit - Out of Compliance.
Casa Guadalajara (4105 Taylor St, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on September 9 for Handwashing - Major; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - 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.
Pho Hut and Grill (3440 Del Lago Blvd, Suite H, Escondido, CA 92029) - Ordered closed on September 9 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - 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; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Speedy Mart (1791 N 02nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance
Italia Pizza (1438 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Garbage and Refuse - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Mariscos Negro Durazo (6954 Federal Blvd, Lemon Grove, CA 91945) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Shellfish Tags - Major; Vermin - Major; Person in Charge - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Legends Hospitality Sports LLC - Chula Tacos at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (2050 Entertainment Cir, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Vermin - Major; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Elks Lodge #598 (6 Hensley St, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - 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.
N and N Creole Soul Kitchen LLC (1133 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Cinnabon (671 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon, CA 92020) - Ordered closed on September 11 for Vermin - Major Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Rodeos Meat Market (422 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950-2427) - Ordered closed on September 11 for Food Handler Training - 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
Il Giardino di Lilli (7467 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037-5143) - Ordered closed on September 11 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Sewage disposal - Major; and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.
DOWNGRADES:
Sayulitas Mexican Food 3 (1270 Picador Blvd, Suite #I, San Diego, CA 92154) - Downgraded to a B with 84 score on September 5 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Vermin - Minor; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance
Wonderful Sushi (1288 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103) - Downgraded to a B with 81 score on September 8 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Time as Public Health Control - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Minor; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; and Impoundment - Out of Compliance.
Flama Llama (4433 Convoy St, Suite #A, San Diego, CA 92111) - Downgraded to a B with 85 score on September 9 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Minor; Food Properly Labeled & Honestly Presented - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - 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; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Steele Canyon Produce (12869 Hwy 94, Spring Valley, CA 91978-2327) - Downgraded to a B with 81 score on September 11 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Approved Source - Major; Food Properly Labeled & Honestly Presented - 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; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Garbage and Refuse - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Below, we outline the recent week's closures and downgrades and the specific violation list for each as reported by the health inspectors.
CLOSURES:
Saltwater (565 05th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on September 5 for Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Allegro (1536 India St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed upon reinspection on September 5 (originally closed on September 4) for Vermin - Major.
Birria Kings Street Tacos and Beer (2333 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on September 5 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Minor; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
EM Coffee House (8945 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on September 8 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Brunos Market (2988 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102) - Ordered closed on September 8 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
The Pho Shop (3760 Sports Arena Blvd, Suite #3, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on September 8 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - 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; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Nick and G's Restaurant (6106 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067) - Ordered closed on September 8 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
East Village Tavern & Bowl (930 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on September 9 for Hot and Cold Water - Major; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Permit - Out of Compliance.
Casa Guadalajara (4105 Taylor St, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on September 9 for Handwashing - Major; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - 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.
Pho Hut and Grill (3440 Del Lago Blvd, Suite H, Escondido, CA 92029) - Ordered closed on September 9 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - 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; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Speedy Mart (1791 N 02nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance
Italia Pizza (1438 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Garbage and Refuse - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Mariscos Negro Durazo (6954 Federal Blvd, Lemon Grove, CA 91945) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Shellfish Tags - Major; Vermin - Major; Person in Charge - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Legends Hospitality Sports LLC - Chula Tacos at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (2050 Entertainment Cir, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Vermin - Major; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Elks Lodge #598 (6 Hensley St, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - 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.
N and N Creole Soul Kitchen LLC (1133 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932) - Ordered closed on September 10 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Cinnabon (671 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon, CA 92020) - Ordered closed on September 11 for Vermin - Major Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Rodeos Meat Market (422 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950-2427) - Ordered closed on September 11 for Food Handler Training - 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
Il Giardino di Lilli (7467 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037-5143) - Ordered closed on September 11 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Sewage disposal - Major; and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.
DOWNGRADES:
Sayulitas Mexican Food 3 (1270 Picador Blvd, Suite #I, San Diego, CA 92154) - Downgraded to a B with 84 score on September 5 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Vermin - Minor; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance
Wonderful Sushi (1288 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103) - Downgraded to a B with 81 score on September 8 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Time as Public Health Control - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Minor; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; and Impoundment - Out of Compliance.
Flama Llama (4433 Convoy St, Suite #A, San Diego, CA 92111) - Downgraded to a B with 85 score on September 9 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Minor; Food Properly Labeled & Honestly Presented - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - 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; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Steele Canyon Produce (12869 Hwy 94, Spring Valley, CA 91978-2327) - Downgraded to a B with 81 score on September 11 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Approved Source - Major; Food Properly Labeled & Honestly Presented - 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; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Garbage and Refuse - 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 29 - September 4
- August 22-28
- August 15-21
- 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 September 12, 2025.
