Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
645 Broadway
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Re-inspection
1 recorded violation
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 6, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
No rodents, insects, birds or animals
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 insectsFood properly labeled & honestly presented
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsEquipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 issuesPremises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing
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, Mar 2, 2026 · 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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source
Site Investigation
1 recorded violation
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 4, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
1 recorded violation
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale
4 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 temperatureFood storage; food storage containers identified
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingEquipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 issuesPlumbing -proper backflow devices
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, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
Plumbing -proper backflow devices
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, Nov 27, 2024 · Original Source
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