Re-inspection
Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
Sets Kitchen And Bar
1628 San Elijo Rd
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 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
12 inspectionsRoutine
Jul 16, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
5 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 problemsminorCode 21Other
Official wording
Hot & cold water available
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 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 issuesminorCode 38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/ Lighting - designated areas, use
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode —Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
No Valid Permit
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source
Status Verification
Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 29, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
4 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 issuesminorCode 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 problemsminorCode 28Other
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 findingminorCode 30Other
Official wording
Food storage; food storage containers identified
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 8, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale
4 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 issuesminorCode 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 problemscriticalCode 11Food temperature
Official wording
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
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 temperatureminorCode 21Other
Official wording
Hot & cold water available
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Oct 8, 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, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 29, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
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 issuesminorCode 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 problemsminorCode 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 temperatureminorCode 21Other
Official wording
Hot & cold water available
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 29, 2023 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jul 6, 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, Jul 6, 2023 · Original Source
Status Verification
Jul 5, 2023
Not scored
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
No Valid Permit
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 5, 2023 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jan 5, 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, Jan 5, 2023 · Original Source
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