San Diego Restaurant Health Inspection Violations Explained

What each violation means, how serious it is, and what restaurants must do to fix it.

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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Which restaurants are cited most often?

See the full violation rankings for each category.

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Violation categories are based on San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) inspection standards. Severity levels reflect the potential health risk to consumers. All data sourced from sdfoodinfo.org.