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Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Pinpoint Cafe

12680 - 12680 High Bluff Dr

Last inspected Aug 15, 2025 · 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

4 inspections

Routine

Aug 15, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 19, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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 40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths -properly used, stored

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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Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 19, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Nov 9, 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, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 30, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

2 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
criticalCode 18Other

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Compliance with

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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, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source

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