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:
Al Bahr Shrine Temple (5440 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111) - Ordered to remain closed following failed reinspection on April 1 (original inspection on March 27) for Vermin - Major.
Kefi Cafe (369 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on April 1 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Gerry's Grill (3030 Plaza Bonita Road, Suite 2510, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on April 1 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.
Panchos Mexican and Seafood (777 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021) - Ordered closed on April 1 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; 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.
Cotixan Mexican Restaurant (538 N 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021) - Ordered closed on April 1 for Food Contact Surfaces - Major; 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 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Loreto's Taco Shop (3546 Bancroft Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977) - Ordered closed on April 2 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Rubys Diner (5630 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008) - Ordered closed on April 2 for Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Marietas Alpine (2225 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA 91901) - Ordered closed on April 2 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Vermin - Major; Storage of Toxic Substances - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
International House of Pancakes (8440 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered close on April 2 for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Hot or Not Thai (4965 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109-2039) - Ordered closed on April 3 for Vermin - Minor.
Paris Bakery 2 (4616 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115) - Ordered closed on April 3 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; 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.
Alpine Sushi - (1347 Tavern Road, Alpine CA 91901) - Ordered closed on April 3 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Time as Public Health Control - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; 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.
DOWNGRADES:
Pho Nam Cali (2344 E 8th Street, National City CA 91950) - Downgrade of B with 85 score maintained upon reinspection on April 2 for Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Minor; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Plumbing - 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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