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Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Rubicon Deli

4130 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite# 104

Last inspected Aug 25, 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

Aug 25, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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.

More about handwashing problems
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 23Pests

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 17, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 91 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 5Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed; gloves used properly

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.

More about handwashing problems
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
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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Environmental

Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 24, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 96 · 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 23Pests

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 3, 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 3, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

May 12, 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, May 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 12, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 9, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 23Pests

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 44Pests

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, May 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 26, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 13, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

1a. Food Safety Certification & Exp. Date

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 —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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source

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