Re-inspection
Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source
Single Operating Site · San Diego County, CA
Cafe Carlsbad
2173 Salk Ave
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
3 inspectionsRoutine
Jul 24, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
minorCode 7Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 8Other
Official wording
Time as a Public Health Control - procedures and records available
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 19Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Potable hot and cold water available
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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jun 2, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minorCode 34Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; 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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
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