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Single Operating Site · San Diego County, CA

Gathering Grounds

23658 San Vicente Rd, Suite# A

Last inspected Apr 14, 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

5 inspections

Routine

Apr 14, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean and 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 problems
minorCode 22Pests

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 insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 9, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean and 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 problems
minorCode 22Pests

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 insects
minorCode 41Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Grade card, signs, last inspection report available; Written operational procedures available and followed; Restroom letter of agreement

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 9, 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, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 3, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 38Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing - proper backflow devices / water tank design and accessibility

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.

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minorCode 42Other

Official wording

Proper identification on vehicle / cart

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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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 issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 3, 2025 · Original Source

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