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San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (January 2 - 9) Due To County Health Department Inspections

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 January 2 - 6, 2026.

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:

Fruteria La Capirucha (1177 Broadway 2, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on January 2 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major; Vermin - Minor; 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.

Filipino Desserts Plus 2 (8955 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on January 5 for Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Finca Casa Blanca (9570 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942) - Ordered closed on January 6 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; 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.

Aunt Emmas (700 E St, Chula Vista, CA 91910) - Ordered closed on January 6 for Vermin - Major.

Fruitylicious (9740 Cuyamaca St, Suite J, Santee, CA 92071) - Ordered closed on January 6 for Permit - Out of Compliance.

The Villa (117 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025) - Ordered closed on January 6 for Consumer Advisory - Minor; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Brigantine Restaurant (9350 Fuerte Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941) - Ordered closed on January 7 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Pizza Hut Express (1599 La Media Rd, San Diego, CA 92154) - Ordered closed on January 7 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Farmhouse 78 and John Little Catering (30270 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070) - Ordered closed on January 7 for Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Super Creamery (415 Fletcher Pkwy, 4676, El Cajon, CA 92020) - Ordered closed on January 8 for Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; and Vermin - Major.

Ahi Sushi and Grill (157 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069) - Ordered closed on January 8 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Storage of Toxic Substances - Out of Compliance; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; Garbage and Refuse - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

DOWNGRADES:

Sayulitas Mexican Food 3 (1270 Picador Blvd, Suite I, San Diego, CA 92154) - Downgraded to a B grade with an 83 score on January 7 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Patron Meat Market (204 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069) - Downgraded to a B grade with an 83 score on January 7 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Cooling - Major; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Minor; Approved Procedures - Major Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Grade Card, Last Inspection Report, Permit Available - Out of Compliance; and Impoundment - 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.

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