San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (August 14 - August 20) 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 August 14 - August 20, 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:

Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant (2467 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on August 14 for Vermin - Major and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.

Gulf Jewel (401 W Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020) - Ordered closed on August 17 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Old Venice (2910 Canon St, San Diego, CA 92106) - Ordered closed following reinspection on August 17 for Vermin - Major.

La Original Casa Del Taco (1635 Sweetwater Rd, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on August 17 for Vermin - Major; Storage of Toxic Substances - Out of Compliance; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Dunkin Donuts (225 Broadway, Suite #100, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on August 19 for Hot and Cold Water - Major and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Jalisco Cafe (4062 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902) - Ordered closed on August 19 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Sewage disposal - Major; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - 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.

Chins Szechwan (15721 Bernardo Heights Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92128) - Ordered closed on August 19 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Minor; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; and Impoundment - Out of Compliance.

DOWNGRADES:

Lucys Bakery (31 31st St, San Diego, CA 92113) - Downgraded to a C grade with an 79 score on August 17 for Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Minor; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Food Properly Labeled & Honestly Presented - 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.

Pizzeria Luigi (5001 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107) - Downgraded to a B grade with an 84 score on August 18 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Minor; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; 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

El Ranchero Factory Taco Shop (3344 Main St, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Downgraded to a B grade with an 80 score on August 20 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Minor; Food Storage - 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; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - 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 .

Previously Published San Diego County closure reports:

Originally published on August 21, 2026.