Single Operating Site · San Diego County, CA
477 N El Camino Real N B102
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Routine
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
Commissary/MSU Operation
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
1a. Food Safety Certification & Exp. Date
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesWiping clothes - properly used, stored
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, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 24, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
Potable hot and cold water available
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 problemsGrade card, signs, last inspection report available; Written operational procedures available and followed; Restroom letter of agreement
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
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 problemsFood contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 problemsEquipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; Equipment / Utensils / Linens - storage, use
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 issuesPlumbing - proper backflow devices / water tank design and accessibility
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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 16, 2023 · Original Source
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