San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (March 14-20) By County Health Department

Here is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from March 14 - March 20, 2025. 

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 by a representative of the County Department of Environmental Health and Quality as a "technological issue with the SD Food Info App". 

CLOSURES:

Pacific Shores (4927 Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107) - Ordered closed on March 14 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Birria 911 (911 W 11th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025-4747) - Ordered closed on March 14 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.

Hong Kong Restaurant (3871 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103) - Ordered to remain closed following failed reinspection on March 16 (original inspection on March 13) for Vermin - Major and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Chins Szechwan (445 N Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025) - Ordered closed on March 17 for Sewage disposal - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Bienestar Total (1281 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92084) - Ordered closed on March 17 for Vermin - Minor. 

Thaicy Rolls (2720 E Plaza Boulevard, Suite T, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on March 17 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance. 

Sushi Hana (9869 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129) - Ordered closed on March 18 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Sarais Taco Shop (788 Broadway, Suite E, Chula Vista, CA 91910) - Ordered closed on March 18 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Mr. Donuts (1950 Oceanside Boulevard, Suite C, Oceanside, CA 92054) - Ordered closed on March 18 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; and Grade Card, Last Inspection Report, Permit Available - Out of Compliance.

Pacific Breeze/Jack In The Box Terminal 1 (3225 North Harbor Drive, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on March 18 for Vermin - Major and Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance. 

Lemon Grove Thai Food (7975 Broadway, Lemon Grove CA 91945) - Ordered closed on March 19 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance.

The Original Kebab (224-228 North Coast Highway, Oceanside CA 92054) - Ordered closed on March 19 for Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Go Go Sushi (9430 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego CA 92126) - Ordered closed on March 20 for Vermin - Major. 

DOWNGRADES:

Chim Pum Callao Peruvian Restaurant (3582 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113) - Downgraded to B with 82 score on March 19 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Hot and Cold Water - 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; Garbage and Refuse - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

African Spice Sambusa (6197 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115) - Downgraded to B with 82 score on March 19 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Sewage disposal - Minor; Vermin - Minor; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

California Pizza Kitchen #71 (11602 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92128) - Downgraded to B with 85 score on March 20 for Holding Temperatures - Minor and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.

Pho Nam Cali (2344 E 8th Street, National City, CA 91950) - Downgraded to B with 85 score on March 17 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Thawing Methods - 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; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Vamos a Texcoco (950 E Vista Way, Suite H, Vista, CA 92084) - Downgraded to B with 87 score on March 18 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Minor; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.

Coyote Cafe (1450 N Santa Fe Avenue, Suite Y, Vista, CA 92083) - Downgraded to B with 84 score on March 17 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Reheating - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; and Plumbing - 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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