Low Risk Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Porchlight Coffee

Name: Porchlight Coffee
Address: 4863 - 4865 Cass St, San Diego County, CA

4863 - 4865 Cass St

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

Re-inspection

Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 2, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

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Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

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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 9Food temperature

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Proper cooling methods

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minorCode 35Equipment and utensils

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

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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.

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minorCode 39Equipment and utensils

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Thermometers -provided, accurate

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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.

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minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

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No Valid Permit

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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.

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Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 26, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 32Food source and labeling

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Food properly labeled & honestly presented

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

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minorCode 34Cleaning and sanitizing

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Warewashing facilities -installed, maintained, used; Test strips available

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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, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source

Routine