San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (May 1 - May 7) 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 May 1 - May 7, 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 as detailed on the SDFoodInfo.org website and the specific violation list for each as reported by the health inspectors.

CLOSURES:

Istanbul Doner Kebab (950 06th Ave, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed upon reinspection on May 2 (Originally closed on April 28) for Sewage disposal - Minor and Vermin - Major.

Einstein Bros Bagels #3325 (9872 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071) - Ordered closed on May 4 for Vermin - Major and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Omelette Factory (8860 N Magnolia Ave B, Santee, CA 92071) - Ordered closed on May 4 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance. 

Calvin's Korean Hot Chicken (3211 Holiday Ct, Suite 101A, La Jolla, CA 92037) - Ordered closed on May 4 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - 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.

Giant New York Pizza (14077 Stowe Dr, Suite 108, Poway, CA 92064) - Ordered closed on May 5 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Flama Llama (4433 Convoy St, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92111) - Ordered closed on May 5 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Banh Mi Hoi An (3145 Rosecrans St A, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on May 6 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Person in Charge - Out of Compliance; Food Separated and Protected - 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; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; and Impoundment - Out of Compliance.

Jixiang Fast Food (609 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025) - Ordered closed on May 6 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Thawing Methods - 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.

Manuela Malasadas (2720 E Plaza Blvd, Suite Q, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed upon reinspection on May 6 for Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Minor and Vermin - Major. 

Tacos El Poblano (885 E H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910) - Ordered closed on May 6 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; and Permit - Out of Compliance. 

85C Bakery Cafe (1302 E Plaza Blvd, Suite 103, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on May 7 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

DOWNGRADES:

Robertos Taco Shop (1406 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950) - Downgraded to a C grade with a 75 score on May 4 for Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Cooling - Major; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Vermin - Minor; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Storage of Toxic Substances - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Garbage and Refuse - Out of Compliance; Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance; and Impoundment - Out of Compliance.

El Cilantro Mexican Grill (1285 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021) - Downgraded to a C grade with a 79 score on May 5 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Shellfish Tags - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Otay Pizza & Mexican Grill (2496 Roll Dr, Suite G, San Diego, CA 92154) - Downgraded to a B grade with an 87 score on May 7 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Minor; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
 
If you'd like more information about San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality 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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Originally published on May 8, 2026.