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Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

The Switchboard Restaurant

131 S Coast Hwy

Last inspected Aug 4, 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

9 inspections

Site Investigation

Aug 4, 2026

Not scored

1 recorded violation

minorCode 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 issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source

Status Verification

Aug 3, 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 3, 2026 · Original Source

Status Verification

Jun 25, 2026

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 issues

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

Routine

Apr 8, 2026

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 6Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 2, 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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 16, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 93 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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
criticalCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Food contact surfaces clean & sanitized

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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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use

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 issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Status Verification

Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 12, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 28Other

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Fruits & vegetables washed

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 30Other

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Food storage; food storage containers identified

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use

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 issues
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
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, Jun 12, 2024 · Original Source

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