Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
1042 N El Camino Real, Suite# E
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Routine
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, Jul 27, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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 temperatureEquipment/ 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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 17, 2025 · Original Source
Environmental
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 17, 2025 · Original Source
Site Investigation
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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 temperatureOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 21, 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, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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 temperatureHot & 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, Jul 9, 2024 · 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, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
2 recorded violations
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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 temperatureThermometers -provided, accurate
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, May 29, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
1 recorded violation
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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 temperatureOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 22, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
1 recorded violation
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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 temperatureOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
1 recorded violation
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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 temperatureOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
1 recorded violation
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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 temperatureOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 29, 2023 · Original Source
Re-inspection
1 recorded violation
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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 temperatureOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & 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 problemsProper hot & cold holding temperatures
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 temperatureNonfood contact surfaces 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 problemsFloor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, 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, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source
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