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 as detailed on the SDFoodInfo.org website and the specific violation list for each as reported by the health inspectors.
CLOSURES:
Ichiban Pacific Beach (1441 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109) - Ordered closed on April 10 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Aladdins Mediterranean Cafe (5420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117) - Ordered closed on April 13 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; and Vermin - Major.
The Peruvian Spot (7510 Mesa College Dr, Suite E3, San Diego, CA 92111) - Ordered closed on April 14 for Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Kin Saep (4710 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102) - Ordered closed on April 14 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
St Ritas Church Kitchen (5115 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114) - Ordered closed on April 14 for Food Safety Certification - Minor and Vermin - Major.
Danny Boy Water Store (664 E St, Chula Vista, CA 91910) - Ordered closed on April 14 for Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Deal Hunterz Quick Meal (660 E San Ysidro Blvd, Suite C, San Ysidro, CA 92173) - Ordered closed on April 15 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; and Sewage disposal - Minor.
Giant New York Pizza (4 N Euclid Ave, Suite C, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on April 15 for Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.
Pick Up Stix (8025 Fletcher Y, La Mesa, CA 91941) - Ordered closed on April 15 for Vermin - Major.
Mystic Grill (6990 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942) - Ordered closed on April 15 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Desis Bar & Grill (2734 Lytton St, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on April 15 for Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.
DOWNGRADES:
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.
Additional San Diego County closure reports:
- April 3-9, 2026
- March 29 - April 2, 2026
- March 20-26, 2026
- March 13-19, 2026
- March 6-12, 2026
- February 27 - March 5, 2026
- February 20-26, 2026
- February 13-19, 2026
- February 6-12, 2026
- January 30 - February 5, 2026
- January 23-29, 2026
- January 16-22, 2026
- January 9-15, 2026
- January 2-8, 2026
- FULL 2025 LIST
- December 26 - January 1, 2026
- December 19-25, 2025
- December 12-18, 2025
- December 5-11, 2025
- November 28 - December 4, 2025
- November 21-27, 2025
- November 14-20, 2025
- November 7-13, 2025
- October 31 - November 6, 2025
- October 24-30, 2025
- October 17-23, 2025
- October 10-16, 2025
- October 3-9, 2025
- September 26 - October 2, 2025
- September 19-25, 2025
- September 12-18, 2025
- September 5-11, 2025
- August 29 - September 4, 2025
- August 22-28, 2025
- August 15-21, 2025
- August 8-14, 2025
- August 1-7, 2025
- July 25-31, 2025
- July 18-24, 2025
- July 11-17, 2025
- July 4-10, 2025
- June 27 - July 3, 2025
- June 20-26, 2025
- June 13-19 2025
- June 6-12, 2025
- May 30 - June 5, 2025
- May 23-29, 2025
- May 16-22, 2025
- May 9-15, 2025
- May 2-8, 2025
- April 25 - May 1, 2025
- April 18-24, 2025
- April 11-17, 2025
- April 4-10, 2025
- March 28 - April 3, 2025
- March 21-27, 2025
- March 14-21, 2025
- March 7-13, 2025
- February 28 - March 6, 2025
- February 21-27, 2025
- February 14-20, 2025
- February 7-13, 2025
- January 31 - February 6, 2025
- January 24-30, 2025
- January 17-23, 2025
- January 10-16, 2025
- December 8-13, 2024
Originally published on April 10, 2026.
