San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (October 10 - October 16) By County Health Department

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from October 10 - 16, 2025.

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:

Chakaa (4344 Convoy St, Suite# L, San Diego, CA 92111-3737) - Ordered closed on October 10 for Vermin - Major and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.

Tortilleria Mi Reina Inc (426 W 2nd Ave E, Escondido, CA 92025) - Ordered closed on October 10 for Sewage disposal - Major.

Baja Beach Cafe (701 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109) - Ordered closed on October 13 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Sewage disposal - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Fruits and Vegetables Washed - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Sushi Kuchi (2408 Northside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108) - Ordered closed on October 13 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance.

Manna BBQ (740 Nordahl Rd, Suite# 116, San Marcos, CA 92069) - Ordered closed on October 13 for Vermin - Major.

El Paisa (2494 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102) - Ordered closed on October 13 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

El Sazon De Mama (2941 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on October 13 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Swagyu Burger Poway (14149 Twin Peaks Rd, Suite# 12B, Poway, CA 92064) - Ordered closed on October 14 for Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major; and Plumbing - Out of Compliance.

Ami Sushi (755 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020) - Ordered closed on October 14 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Time as Public Health Control - Minor; Vermin - Major; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; 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.

Trinings Bakery and Cafe National City (450 E 08th St, Suite# AB, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on October 15 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Properly Labeled & Honestly Presented - 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.

Raising Canes Chicken Fingers Restaurant (303 Vista Village Dr, Vista, CA 92083) - Ordered closed on October 15 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor and Sewage disposal - Major.

DOWNGRADES:

Tacos El Franc (528 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101) - Downgraded to a B with 85 score on October 15 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Minor; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Zad Saj Al Reef (3515 Sweetwater Springs Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91978) - Downgraded to a B confirmed with 80 score upon reinspection on October 15 for Handwashing - Major; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; and Vermin - Minor.

Taqueria Tijuana (3490 Main St, Suite A, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Downgraded to a C with 73 score on October 15 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Approved Source - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Minor; Thawing Methods - 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 Plumbing - 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.