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

Critical

Evidence of rodents, cockroaches, or other pests in the facility

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Temperature Control

Critical

Food not stored or cooked at safe temperatures

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Food Handler Hygiene

Major

Improper handwashing or food handling by employees

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Food Storage

Major

Improper storage leading to contamination risk

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Equipment Sanitation

Major

Unclean or improperly sanitized equipment and utensils

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Facility Maintenance

Minor

Physical condition of the facility — floors, walls, ceilings

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Food Contact Surfaces

Major

Surfaces that touch food are unclean or damaged

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Employee Practices

Minor

General 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.