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 reasons for each cited by the inspectors.
CLOSURES:
Kung Fu Tea (1615 East Plaza Boulevard, National City CA 91950) - Ordered closed on February 3 for Holding Temperatures - Minor and Hot and Cold Water - Major.
Sea Taco (1680 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on February 3 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor Consumer Advisory - Minor null - Major Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance Fire Safety - Out of Compliance.
Cali Banh Mi (4425 Convoy Street, Suite 200A, San Diego CA 92111) - Ordered closed on February 4 for Handwashing - Major; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - 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; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
La Pastaia (3050-3062 Clairemont Drive, San Diego CA 92117) - Ordered closed on February 5 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Kazanori Poke & Wraps (4545 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 6, San Diego CA 92122) - Ordered closed on February 5 for Null - Minor; Time as Public Health Control - Minor; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; and Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance.
Pho & Sushi (2852 Main Street, San Diego CA 92113) - Ordered closed on February 5 for Holding Temperatures - Major; 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.
DOWNGRADES:
Bua Thai (12378 Poway Road, Suite C, Poway CA 92064) - Downgraded to B with 83 score on February 5 for Null - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
The Flame Broiler (9450 Scranton Road, San Diego CA 92121) Downgraded to B with 80 score on February 4 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Person in Charge - Out of Compliance; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and 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.
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Originally published on February 7, 2025.
