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San Diego Restaurant Violation Rankings
Which restaurants are cited most often for each violation type? Select a category to see the full rankings.
Vermin & Pests
CriticalEvidence of rodents, cockroaches, or other pests in the facility
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Temperature Control
CriticalFood not stored or cooked at safe temperatures
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Food Handler Hygiene
MajorImproper handwashing or food handling by employees
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Food Storage
MajorImproper storage leading to contamination risk
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Equipment Sanitation
MajorUnclean or improperly sanitized equipment and utensils
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Facility Maintenance
MinorPhysical condition of the facility — floors, walls, ceilings
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Food Contact Surfaces
MajorSurfaces that touch food are unclean or damaged
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Employee Practices
MinorGeneral employee food safety practices
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Rankings are based on San Diego County DEHQ inspection records archived by Grayte. Citation counts reflect the number of inspections where the violation was recorded — not individual infractions. For educational explanations of each violation type, see the Violation Guide.