Status Verification
Jan 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, Jan 2, 2026 · Original Source
Single Operating Site · San Diego County, CA
Karelys Cafe
8989 Rio San Diego Dr
Last inspected Jan 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
6 inspectionsRoutine
Sep 8, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
minorCode 7Food 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 temperatureminorCode 34Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; Equipment / Utensils / Linens - storage, use
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 25, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minorCode 6Handwashing
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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 21, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minorCode 34Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; Equipment / Utensils / Linens - storage, use
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 1, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minorCode 6Handwashing
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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 1, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Jul 19, 2023
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 19, 2023 · Original Source
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