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:
Tasty Noodle House (4646 Convoy St, Suite 110, San Diego CA 92111) - Ordered to remain closed after re-inspections on April 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 (originally ordered closed on April 9), most recently for Vermin - Major and Plumbing - Out of Compliance.
Gourmet Artisan (7094 Miramar Rd, 105, San Diego, CA 92121) - Ordered closed on April 14 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Tortilleria Santacruz (485 N Rose St, Escondido, CA 92027) - Ordered close on April 14 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Major; Vermin - Major; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.
City of Coronado Community Center (1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118) - Ordered closed on April 14 for Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
My Cup of Tea Unique Gifts (242 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910) - Ordered closed on April 16 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Major; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.
Farmers Table (330 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910) - Ordered closed on April 16 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated - Minor; 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 Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Cane Patch Kitchen (2820 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106) - Ordered closed on April 17 for Sewage disposal - Major.
Liberty Public Market (2820 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106) - Ordered closed on April 17 for Sewage disposal - Major.
Minocqua Popcorn Company (2820 Historic Decatur Rd, Suite 13, San Diego, CA 92106) - Ordered closed on April 17 for Sewage disposal - Major.
Rad Burger (2820 Historic Decatur Rd, Suite 19, San Diego, CA 92106) - Ordered closed on April 17 for Sewage disposal - Major.
Bao Bar Boba and Bun (2820 Historic Decatur Rd, Suite 14, San Diego, CA 92106) - Ordered closed on April 17 for Sewage disposal - Major.
DOWNGRADES:
Alfredos Pizzeria (1417-1419 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103) - Downgraded to a B with 85 score on April 14 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Time as Public Health Control - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; and Premises, Vermin-proofing, Personal/Cleaning Items - Out of Compliance.
Adalbertos (1868 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106) - Downgraded to a B with 88 score on April 15 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance.
Santanas Mexican Grill (411 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021) - Downgraded to a B with 81 score on April 16 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Handwashing - Major; Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Fruits and Vegetables Washed - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance 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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