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. Any "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:
Henry's Pub (618 Fifth Avenue, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on March 21 for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance' Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
San Remo Pizzeria (625 Sixth Avenue, San Diego CA 92101) - Ordered closed on March 21 for Food Safety Certification - Minor and Vermin - Major.
Chula Tacos (9341 Ruffin Court, San Diego CA 92123) - Ordered closed on March 21 for Hot and Cold Water - Major.
Little Thai Kitchen (2533 Folex Way, Suite A, Spring Valley CA 91978) - Ordered closed on March 21 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - 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.
Crown Elementary (4033 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109-5946) - Ordered closed on March 24 for Hot and Cold Water - Major.
Encuentro Cafe (3941 Mason St, Suite# 3, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed on March 25 for Proper Cooling - Major; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Impoundment - Out of Compliance.
Kearny Mesa Little League (3170 Armstrong, San Diego, CA 92111) - Ordered closed on March 25 for Permit - Out of Compliance.
Al Bahr Shrine Temple (5440 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA 92111) - Ordered closed on March 27 for Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Sangucheria Peruvian Street Food (5950 Santo Rd, Suite# K, San Diego, CA 92124) - Ordered closed on March 25 for Hot and Cold Water - Major.
Larisas Mexican Bakery (4863 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115) - Ordered closed on March 25 for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Sang Dao Restaurant (5421 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115) - Ordered closed on March 27 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Properly Labeled & Honestly Presented - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Starbucks 5303 (8430 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on March 24 for Hot and Cold Water - Major.
African Spice Sambusa (6197 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115) - Ordered closed on March 25 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Sewage disposal - Major; Vermin - Major; 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.
Takka Sushi (9535 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071) - Ordered closed on March 24 for 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; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Surfing Crab (202 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025-8005) - Ordered closed on March 26 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Shellfish Tags - Major; Vermin - Major; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Little Zeus (5812 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008) - Ordered closed on March 27 for Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Pho Lee (1700 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027-2409) - Ordered closed on March 24 for Vermin - Major; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
DOWNGRADES:
Pho Bowl & Grill (1006 Mission Avenue, Suite C, Oceanside CA 92054) - Downgraded to a B with 82 score on March 24 for Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; and Impoundment - 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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