San Diego · Violation Rankings
San Diego Restaurants with the Most Food Handler Hygiene Violations
Improper handwashing or food handling by employees. Ranked by number of citations in SD County health inspection records.
Grayte displays public health inspection records sourced directly from San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ). This data reflects conditions observed on the inspection date shown — violations may have been corrected since. Closure orders are temporary — most restaurants reopen within days after corrections are confirmed. Grayte does not rate, rank, or editorialize restaurants. We are not affiliated with San Diego County or any government agency. View source data
Mystic Grill
6990 University Ave, La Mesa, Ca 91942-5922
Last cited June 1, 2026
7
citations
La Fuente Mexican Food
34 03rd Ave, Chula Vista, Ca 91910
Last cited February 10, 2026
7
citations
Fluster Cluck Hot Chicken
2820 Historic Decatur, Suite# 17, San Diego, Ca 92106-6163
Last cited November 5, 2025
7
citations
China Super Buffet
7984 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, Ca 91941
Last cited December 23, 2025
6
citations
Beach Hut Deli
280 Mission Ave, Oceanside, Ca 92054-2606
Last cited November 5, 2025
6
citations
Jaws Tpk
7725 Balboa Ave, Suite# 4, San Diego, Ca 92111-2229
Last cited April 16, 2025
6
citations
Tapioca Express
2220 E Plaza Blvd, Suite# T2, National City, Ca 91950-5161
Last cited April 1, 2026
6
citations
Dumplings N More
3865 05th Ave, San Diego, Ca 92103
Last cited April 1, 2026
6
citations
Bonita New Bowl
4374 Bonita Rd, Suite# 101, Bonita, Ca 91902-1424
Last cited December 9, 2025
6
citations
Rancho Valencia Resort And Spa - Pool Bar
5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, Ca 92067
Last cited January 15, 2026
5
citations
Grandpa Taos Kitchen
1190 N 2nd St, Suite# E, El Cajon, Ca 92021-5023
Last cited January 30, 2026
5
citations
Pho Hut And Grill
5252 Balboa Ave, San Diego, Ca 92117
Last cited August 19, 2025
5
citations
Mariscos Negro Durazo
6954 Federal Blvd, Lemon Grove, Ca 91945
Last cited November 18, 2025
5
citations
Meijo Sushi
600 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, Ca 91932
Last cited March 26, 2026
5
citations
Joyee Dumpling House
12334 Poway Rd, Poway, Ca 92064-4219
Last cited February 12, 2025
5
citations
Tacos El G
1940 Highland Ave, National City, Ca 91950-5833
Last cited April 18, 2025
5
citations
Threegosushi
324 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, Ca 92025
Last cited February 19, 2026
5
citations
Kravings Fruit Bar
9740 Mission Gorge Rd, Suite# D, Santee, Ca 92071
Last cited April 20, 2026
5
citations
Mikko Sushi
231 E Grand Ave, Escondido, Ca 92025-2802
Last cited April 28, 2026
5
citations
Omelette Factory
8860 N Magnolia Ave B, Santee, Ca 92071-4525
Last cited May 21, 2026
5
citations
Tortas Jugos Y Panaderia Goyos Bakery
655 E Lincoln Ave, Escondido, Ca 92026
Last cited May 15, 2026
5
citations
Cotixan Mexican Food #3
762 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, Ca 92020
Last cited November 17, 2025
5
citations
Babylon Palace
456 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, Ca 92020-3607
Last cited September 9, 2025
5
citations
Dons Country Kitchen
2885 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, Ca 92008
Last cited January 21, 2025
5
citations
Son Of Sham
8575 Los Coches Rd, Suite# 10, El Cajon, Ca 92021
Last cited January 8, 2026
5
citations
Ranked by number of food handler hygiene citations across all available SD County inspection records.