The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality performs thousands of inspections annually to ensure food establishments meet essential safety standards. When critical violations are identified, a closure notice is issued until the issues are resolved. In this weekly roundup (01/10-16/2025), we provide a summary of recent closures and the reasons cited by inspectors.
Las Cuatro Milpas (1857 Logan Avenue, San Diego CA 92113) - Ordered to remain closed following third reinspection on January 16, following a failed reinspection on January 10 (originally closed on December 30, 2024) for Vermin - Major Plumbing - Out of Compliance Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Lia's Lumpia (2219 Logan Avenue, San Diego CA 92113) - Ordered to remain closed following failed reinspection on January 16 (originally closed on December 30, 2024) for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Grandpa Taos Kitchen (1190 North Second Street, Suite E, El Cajon CA 92021) - Ordered to remain closed following failed reinspection on January 10 (originally closed on January 7) for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Cafe Europe (6784 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego CA 92115) - Ordered to remain closed following failed reinspection on January 10 (originally closed on January 8) for Vermin - Major and Permit - Out of Compliance. Failed reinspection on January 14.
Bang on 5th (762 Fifth Avenue, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on January 10 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance Thermometers - Out of Compliance Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance
Casa De Maria (2611 San Diego Avenue, San Diego CA 92110) - Ordered closed on January 10 for Holding Temperatures - Minor Food Contact Surfaces - Minor Approved Procedures - Minor Vermin - Major Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
L&L Hawaiian BBQ (8280 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego CA 92126) - Ordered closed on January 10 for Vermin - Major Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance
O's American Kitchen (137 South Las Posas Road, San Marcos CA 92078) - Ordered closed on January 10 for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
The Santaluz Club (8170 East Camto Santaluz, San Diego CA 92127) - Ordered closed on January 10 for Holding Temperatures - Minor Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Fruits and Vegetables Washed - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Darunee Thai Cuisine (1001 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos CA 92069) - Ordered closed on January 13 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Papas Pizza (4388 Moraga Avenue, San Diego CA 92117) - Ordered closed on January 13 for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance. Failed re-inspections on January 14 & 15.
Rockin' Baja Lobster (322 Fifth Avenue, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on January 13 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Pho Hoa Linda Vista Restaurant (6921 Linda Vista Road, San Diego CA 92111) - Ordered closed on January 14 for Holding Temperatures - Minor and Vermin - Major.
Cafe 21 (2736 Adams Avenue, San Diego CA 92116) - Ordered close January 14 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance. Failed reinspection on January 15.
360 by Zoe's Place (4637-4673 Market Street, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on January 14 for an undisclosed major violation. Failed reinspection on January 15.
Top Notch Catering (6190 Farimount Avenue, San Diego CA 92120) - Ordered closed on January 15 for Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Vermin - Major; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
FryYay (3146 Mission Boulevard, Suite O, San Diego CA 92109) - Ordered closed on January 16 for Hot and Cold Water - Major and Vermin - Major.
VFW Post 7420 Don Diego (2106 Logan Avenue, San Diego CA 92113) - Ordered closed on January 16 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Juanbertos (9539 Miramar Road, San Diego CA 92126) - Ordered closed on January 16 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Cheers Bar & Grill (9995 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite B1, San Diego CA 92129) - Ordered close on January 16 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
El Prieto (1680 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista CA 91911) - Ordered closed on January 16 for Consumer Advisory - Minor; Sewage disposal - Minor; null - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Thermometers - Out of Compliance.
Surfing Crab (202 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido CA 92025) - Ordered closed on January 16 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Shellfish Tags - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.
Marts Donuts (150 West El Norte Parkway, Suite A, Escondido CA 92026) - Ordered closed on January 16 for null - Minor and Vermin - Major.
Don's Country Kitchen (2885 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad CA 92008) - Ordered closed on January 16 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; null - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance.
If you’re curious about more inspection results, including the current status of the above restaurants, you can find detailed reports directly on the county's website at sdfoodinfo.org.
Originally published on January 17, 2025.
