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The full inspection history 10 inspections Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minor Code 19 Water, 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 problems Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jan 20, 2026 Not scored
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
ADVERTISEMENT Ad space · supports free access Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
critical Code 19 Water, 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 problems Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 13, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jan 16, 2025 Not scored
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minor Code 39 Other
Official wording Compliance with fire safety requirements - first aid kit, emergency exit, self-closing lid on fryer
In plain English An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minor Code 6 Handwashing
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 Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 1, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jan 25, 2024 Not scored
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minor Code 7 Food 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 temperature Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 15, 2023 · Original Source
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 9, 2023 · Original Source