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:
Oscars Mexican Food (822 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084) - Ordered closed on September 19 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Bonehead Burgers Co. (163 Mace St, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on September 19 for Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major and Vermin - Minor.
East Village Tavern & Bowl (930 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on September 19 for Vermin - Major and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.
Gelato Paradiso (918 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118) - Ordered closed on September 22 for Vermin - Major; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Fridas Taqueria LLC (675 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025) - Ordered closed on September 23 for Vermin - Major.
Fruitylicious (9740 Cuyamaca St, Suite J, Santee, CA 92071) - Ordered closed on September 23 for Hot and Cold Water - Minor and Vermin - Minor.
San Idli (9550 - 9560 Black Mountain Rd, Suite G, San Diego, CA 92126-4577) - Ordered closed on September 23 for Time as Public Health Control - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major ;Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Food Properly Labeled & Honestly Presented - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance
D Sotos Mexican and Seafood (9272 Miramar Rd, Suite 19, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on September 23 for 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.
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre - Legends Hospitality Sports LLC - Chula Tacos (2050 Entertainment Cir, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on September 23 for Vermin - Major.
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre - Legends Hospitality Sports LLC - Sky Box & Sky Bar (2050 Entertainment Cir, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on September 23 for Vermin - Major.
Lotus Thai Cuisine (906 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on September 23 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance.
Allegro (1536 India St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on September 23 for Vermin - Major.
Aalami Restaurant (4879 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105) - Ordered closed on September 24 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Chula Tacos (4637-4673 Market St, San Dieo, CA 92102) - Ordered closed on September 25 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Approved Source - Major; Sewage disposal - Major; and Vermin - Minor.
Marietas Alpine (2225 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901) - Ordered close on September 25 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; and Vermin - Major.
Senor Taqueria (435 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered close on September 25 for Vermin - Major.
Badass Burgers (163 Mace St, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on September 25 for Approved Source - Major Hot and Cold Water - Major.
The Mission (1250 J St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on September 25 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance.
Reina Bakery and Lounge (729 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on September 25 for Vermin - Major
Imperial Express (1879 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on September 25 for Vermin - Major and Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance.
Tikka Pizza (9272 Miramar Rd, Suite 23, San Diego, CA 92121) - Ordered closed September 25 for Vermin - Major; 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.
DOWNGRADES:
Lemon Grove Cafe (3521 Lemon Grove Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945) - Downgraded to a B with 83 score on September 19 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
The Lot (2620 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106-6172) - Downgraded to a C with 75 score on September 22 Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Cooling - Major; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - 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.
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:
- September 12-18
- September 5-11
- 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 19, 2025.
