Low Risk Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
5379 - 5399 El Cajon Blvd
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Status Verification
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Food contact surfaces clean & 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 problemsHot & cold water available
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood storage; food storage containers identified
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingPlumbing -proper backflow devices
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, Dec 8, 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, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
1b. Food Handler Training
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 issuesHot & cold water available
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingToilet facilities -properly constructed, supplied, clean
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 problemsPremises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing
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, Dec 24, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
Food contact surfaces clean & 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 problemsHot & cold water available
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 24, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
Hot & cold water available
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingToilet facilities -properly constructed, supplied, clean
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, Jan 12, 2023 · Original Source
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