Re-inspection
Apr 2, 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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
El Culinary Art Inc
10455 Pomerado Rd
Last inspected Apr 2, 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
10 inspectionsStatus Verification
Mar 25, 2026
Not scored
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
No Valid Permit
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Dec 15, 2025
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Nov 19, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
minorCode 6Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & 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 problemsminorCode 23Pests
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 insectsminorCode 34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing facilities -installed, maintained, used; Test strips available
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 problemsminorCode 35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 issuesminorCode 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 insectsminorCode 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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Nov 19, 2025
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 13, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
3 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 issuesminorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean & 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 problemsminorCode 21Other
Official wording
Hot & cold water available
In plain English
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, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 7, 2025
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Feb 7, 2025
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 21, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
3 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 issuesminorCode 35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 issuesminorCode 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 insectsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 12, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 12, 2023 · Original Source
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