Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Dark Horse Coffee

Name: Dark Horse Coffee
Address: 4350 Palm Ave, Unit# A104 Ste B, San Diego County, CA

4350 Palm Ave, Unit# A104 Ste B

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

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Routine

Sep 16, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

1a. Food Safety Certification & Exp. Date

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

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, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 24, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths -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, Dec 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 8, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces 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

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, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jan 31, 2024

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jan 17, 2024

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 17, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

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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 temperature

minorCode 35Equipment and utensils

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Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity

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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, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 12, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths -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, Jan 12, 2023 · Original Source