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 as reported by the inspectors. The "Null" violations are explained as a "technological issue with the SD Food Info App".
CLOSURES:
Thaipan Kitchen (7310 Miramar Road, Suite 105, San Diego CA 92126) - Ordered closed on February 14 for Null - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - 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.
Greystone The Steakhouse (658 Fifth Avenue, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on February 18 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Shellfish Tags - Major; Vermin - Major; and Food Storage - Out of Compliance.
Ramada San Diego South (700 National City Boulevard, National City CA 91950) - Ordered closed on February 18 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major; Vermin - Major; Storage of Toxic Substances - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Permit - Out of Compliance.
Newport Quick Stop (4921 Newport Avenue, San Diego CA 92107) - Ordered closed on February 18 for Hot and Cold Water - Major and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Mystic Grill (6990 University Avenue, La Mesa CA 91942) - Ordered closed on February 18 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Plumbing - Out of Compliance.
Baos Catering Truck (9341 Ruffin Court, San Diego CA 92123) - Ordered closed on February 18 for Null - Minor; Null - Major; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Diamond Palace Dimsum & Banquet (3993 54th Street, San Diego CA 92105) - Ordered closed on February 19 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Sewage disposal - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Food Storage - 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; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; and Private Homes, Living or Sleeping Quarters - Out of Compliance.
Flores Perros (4330 Morena Boulevard, San Diego CA 92117) - Ordered closed on February 19 for Permit - Out of Compliance.
The KDogs (4330-4390 Morena Boulevard, San Diego CA 92117) - Ordered closed on February 19 for Permit - Out of Compliance.
Snowy Summit (3211 Holiday Court, Unit 102, La Jolla CA 92037) - Ordered closed on February 19 for Permit - Out of Compliance.
JD Catering (9341 Ruffin Court, San Diego CA 92123) - Ordered closed on February 19 for Null - Major and Null - Major.
Taco Street (9341 Ruffin Court, San Diego CA 92123) - Ordered closed on February 18 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Null - Minor; and Null - Major.
Spicy House (11134 Rancho Carmel Drive, Suite 100, San Diego CA 92128) - Ordered closed on February 19 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; 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.
We Got Bowls (163 Mace Street, Chula Vista CA 91911) - Ordered closed on February 19 for Hot and Cold Water - Major; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Identification - Out of Compliance.
Center Market (590 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs CA 92004) - Ordered closed on February 19 for Vermin - Major Food Storage - Out of Compliance Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.
Big Jim's 395 Grill (777 East Vista Way, Vista CA 92084) - Ordered closed on February 20 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Sewage disposal - Major; and Vermin - Minor.
DOWNGRADES:
Village Kitchen (4720 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego CA 92117) - Downgraded to B with 81 score on February 18 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
African Spice Sambusa (6197 University Avenue, San Diego CA 92115) - Downgraded to B with 82 score on February 19 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Null - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - 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 14, 2025.
