Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Cafe 86

Name: Cafe 86
Address: 1392 E Palomar St E 408, San Diego County, CA

1392 E Palomar St E 408

Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Routine

Mar 16, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 21Other

Official wording

Hot & cold water available

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances - properly identified, stored, used

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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 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 issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 9, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 27Other

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Food separated and protected

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use

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 issues

minorCode 44Pests

Official wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing

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 insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 2, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 25, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 25, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 21, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 21, 2023 · Original Source