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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
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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Which restaurants are cited most often?
See the full violation rankings for each category.
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.