Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Lemon Grove Bistro

Name: Lemon Grove Bistro
Address: 3308 Main St, San Diego County, CA

3308 Main St

Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

A Grade

Get the next inspection, free.

We'll email you when Lemon Grove Bistro has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

Own this restaurant? Add an inspection badge to your website · Inspection prep checklist

More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

10 inspections

Routine

Jan 21, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 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 problems

minorCode 27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 28Other

Official wording

Fruits & vegetables washed

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 21, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 25, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 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 finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 12, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

1b. Food Handler Training

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

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot & 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

minorCode 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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 25, 2024

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 25, 2024 · Original Source

Environmental

Jun 25, 2024

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 25, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 29, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 93 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

1b. Food Handler Training

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

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.

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 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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 29, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection