San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (October 24 - October 30) 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 24 - 30, 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:

Carnitas Quiroga (2241 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on October 24 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Steele 94 Bar and Grill (12891 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91978) - Ordered closed on October 24 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Handwashing - Major; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

El Takotoro (163 Mace St, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on October 24 for Commissary/MSU Operation - Out of Compliance.

El Sueno (2836 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on October 27 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Sofies Pita Mediterranean Cuisine (1140 Main St #104, Ramona, CA 92065) - Ordered closed on October 27 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Tropifruit (762 N Johnson Ave, Suite 103, El Cajon, CA 92020) - Ordered closed on October 28 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Christys Donuts (657 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019) - Ordered closed on October 29 for Sewage disposal - 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.

Players Sports Bar (13437 Community Rd, Poway, CA 92064) - Ordered closed on October 29 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Reheating - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Captin Sam's Fish and Chicken (10761 Jamacha Blvd D, Spring Valley, CA 91978) - Ordered closed on October 29 for Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Sewage disposal - Major; and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.

I Sushi (945 N Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91913) - Ordered closed on October 29 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Time as Public Health Control - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; 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.

Sushi Kuchi (2408 Northside Dr, San Diego, CA 92108) - Ordered closed on October 29 for Vermin - Major.

644 TJ Birrieria (2802 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on October 29 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Major; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance. 

Arby's #5221 (1280 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078) - Ordered closed on October 30 for Sewage disposal - Major.

DOWNGRADES:

Manuela Malasadas (2720 E Plaza Blvd, Suite #Q, National City, CA 91950) - Downgraded to a B with 81 score on October 28 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use - Minor; Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Personal Cleanliness - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Restaurant El Pariente (2150 Imperial Ave, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92102) - Downgraded to a B with 88 score on October 30 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Minor; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - 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.