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The full inspection history 11 inspections Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minor Code 45 Cleaning 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 6, 2026 · Original Source
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source
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May 20, 2025 Not scored
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 20, 2025 · Original Source
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Mar 25, 2025 Not scored
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minor Code 44 Pests
Official wording 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 Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
minor Code 28 Other
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 minor Code 33 Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problems Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 21, 2023 · Original Source
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 21, 2023 · Original Source