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Single Operating Site · San Diego County, CA

Cafe Cali

3355 - 3373 Sandrock Rd

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Re-inspection

Aug 18, 2026

Not scored

3 recorded violations

minorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean and 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 problems
criticalCode 22Pests

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 insects
minorCode 37Pests

Official wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing; Garbage and refuse - properly disposed; Facilities maintained - clean surroundings

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, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 11, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean and 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 problems
minorCode 22Pests

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 insects
minorCode 38Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing - proper backflow devices / water tank design and accessibility

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 problems
minorCode 41Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Grade card, signs, last inspection report available; Written operational procedures available and followed; Restroom letter of agreement

In plain English

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 issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 4, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean and 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 problems
minorCode 22Pests

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 insects
minorCode 41Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Grade card, signs, last inspection report available; Written operational procedures available and followed; Restroom letter of agreement

In plain English

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 issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 24, 2024

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 24, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 18, 2024

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, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 18, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and 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 problems
minorCode 32Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping clothes - properly used, stored

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 18, 2023 · Original Source

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