Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Natsumi Sushi And Seafood Buffet

Name: Natsumi Sushi And Seafood Buffet
Address: 7040 Miramar Rd, San Diego County, CA

7040 Miramar Rd

Last inspected Feb 26, 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

13 inspections

Routine

Feb 26, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 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

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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 28Other

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Fruits & vegetables washed

In plain English

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

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minorCode 30Other

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Food storage; food storage containers identified

In plain English

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

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minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood contact surfaces 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.

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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, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source

Environmental

Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Jun 5, 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 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 16, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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

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Food separated and protected

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

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minorCode 44Pests

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Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing

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, May 16, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 5, 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 5, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

May 29, 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, May 29, 2024 · Original Source

Environmental

May 29, 2024

Not scored

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

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 26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used, frozen food

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minorCode 36Equipment and utensils

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Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use

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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 issues

minorCode 44Pests

Official wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode —Other

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Impoundment

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

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

Environmental

May 22, 2024

Not scored

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 8Other

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Time as a public health control - procedures & records

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

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criticalCode 13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated

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More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 22, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 2024 · Original Source

Environmental

Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 8, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity

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 issues

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, Apr 8, 2024 · Original Source

Environmental