Re-inspection
Sep 24, 2026
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source
Low Risk Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
Bullpen Tavern
706 Highway 75
Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspectionsRe-inspection
Sep 4, 2026
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 4, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 4, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 4, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Aug 29, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds or animals
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 29, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 27, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean & sanitized
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds or animals
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing -proper backflow devices
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, clean
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 23, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
minorCode 6Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing facilities -installed, maintained, used; Test strips available
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source
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