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:
Taco Fish Fridays (1680 Hilltop Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on April 4 for unlisted violation.
Mariscos Shekes (163 Mace St, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on April 4 for unlisted violation.
Formoosa (4646 Convoy St, Suite #130, San Diego, CA 92111) - Ordered closed on April 7 for Status Verification.
Raki Raki / Angel and Hearts (4646 Convoy St, Suite #102, San Diego, CA 92111) - Ordered closed on April 7 for Status Verification.
Quality Taste Pot (9225 Mira Mesa Blvd 110, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on April 7 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
777 Noodle House (4686 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105) - Ordered closed on April 8 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Elks Lodge #598 (6 Hensley St, San Diego, CA 92113) - Ordered closed on April 8 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.
Luong Hai Ky Restaurant (10606 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on April 8 for Sewage disposal - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.
African Spice Sambusa (6197 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115) - Ordered closed on April 8 for Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Toilet Facilities - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Bandy Canyon Ranch (16251 Bandy Canyon Rd, Escondido, CA 92025) - Ordered closed on April 8 for Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
New Haven Home (216 W Los Angeles Dr, Vista, CA 92083) - Ordered closed on April 8 for Vermin - Major.
Baja Fish Mart (2036 Dairy Mart Rd, San Ysidro, CA 92173) - Ordered closed on April 8 for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Graciela Catering (163 Mace St, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on April 8 for Vermin - Major; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Broken Yolk Cafe 11630 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92128) - Ordered closed on April 9 for Handwashing - Major; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; and Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance.
Casa De Maria (2611 San Diego Ave, San Diego CA 92110) - Ordered closed on April 9 for Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - 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.
Tasty Noodle House (4646 Convoy St, Suite 110, San Diego CA 92111) - Ordered closed on April 9 for Holding Temperatures - 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.
Jaguar Paw (2185 Logan Ave, San Diego CA 92113) - Ordered closed on April 9 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Consumer Advisory - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major; Vermin - Minor; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Plumbing - Out of Compliance.
Chins Szechwan (445 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025) - Ordered closed on April 9 for Vermin - Major and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Ngon Ngon To Go (10550 Camino Ruiz, San Diego CA 92126) - Ordered closed on April 9 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Rancho Bernardo Senior Center (18402 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127) - Ordered closed on April 9 for Vermin - Major.
Birria El Rey (163 Mace St, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on April 9 for Permit - Out of Compliance.
Birrieria y Tacos El Pariente (163 Mace St, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on April 9 for Permit - Out of Compliance.
Tijuana Jr. (163 Mace St, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on April 9 for Permit - Out of Compliance.
Carnitas Y Chicharrones Ornelas Jrs (163 Mace St, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on April 10 for Permit - Out of Compliance.
Tepapulquez (163 Mace St, Chula Vista, CA 91911) - Ordered closed on April 10 for Permit - Out of Compliance.
Golden Dragon The Asian Bistro (414 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103) - Ordered closed on April 10 for Vermin - Major; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
Imperial Palace Restaurant (1630 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950) - Ordered closed on April 10 for Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Vermin - Major; Personal Cleanliness - Out of Compliance; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance.
O's American Kitchen (137 S. Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078) - Ordered closed on April 10 for Vermin - Major; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
DOWNGRADES:
No Downgrades this week.
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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