San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (May 15 - May 21) Due To County Health Department Inspections

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from May 15 - May 21, 2026.

The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality performs thousands of inspections annually to ensure that food establishments adhere to necessary safety standards. When inspectors identify critical violations, they issue closure notices, mandating that businesses resolve the issues before they can reopen, as well as reduce the health grade of some establishments.

Below, we outline the recent week's closures and downgrades as detailed on the SDFoodInfo.org website and the specific violation list for each as reported by the health inspectors.

CLOSURES:

Banh Mi Hoi An (3145 Rosecrans St A, San Diego, CA 92110) - Ordered closed upon reinspection on May 15 for Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance.

Darband Restaurant (1450 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on May 15 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Vermin - Major; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Galata Sweets (849 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on May 15 for Hot and Cold Water - Major; Sewage disposal - Major; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.

SD Szechuan House Inc (9323 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed on May 15 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina (10789 Westview Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92126) - Ordered closed upon reinspection on May 20 for Vermin - Major and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

Aroma Thai Restaurant (757 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932) - Ordered closed on May 18 for Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use - Minor; Vermin - Major; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

La Papagayo (1002 N Coast Hwy 101, Suite #2, Encinitas, CA 92024) - Ordered closed on May 18 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Vermin - Major; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Dunkin Donuts (1410 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065) - Ordered closed on May 18 for Proper Handwashing Facilities - Minor and Hot and Cold Water - Major.

The Pub At Lake Cuyamaca (15027 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036) - Ordered closed on May 20 for Approved Procedures - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Major Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Swamis Cafe Downtown (611 B St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Ordered closed on May 21 for Handwashing - Major; Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Boys & Girls Club Concession (847 Encina Eva, Imperial Beach, CA 91932) - Ordered closed on May 21 for Food Safety Certification - Minor; Food Handler Training - Minor; Vermin - Major; Plumbing - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Mainstream Bar and Grill (13385 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064) - Ordered closed on May 21 for Holding Temperatures - Minor; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Vermin - Major; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Warewashing Facilities Maintained - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance.

DOWNGRADES:

Oscars Mexican Seafood (746 Emerald St, San Diego, CA 92109) - Downgraded to a B grade with an 85 score on May 18 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Cooling - Major; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Ventilation and Lighting - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Pho Hut and Grill (5252 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92117) - Downgraded to a B grade with an 85 score on May 19 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Cooling - Major; Thawing Methods - Out of Compliance; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Thermometers - Out of Compliance; Wiping Cloths - Out of Compliance; Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

Solunto Ristorante & Bakery (1643 India St, San Diego, CA 92101) - Downgraded to a B grade with an 81 score on May 20 for Food Handler Training - Minor; Holding Temperatures - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Major; Shellfish Tags - Major; Hot and Cold Water - Minor; Personal Cleanliness - Out of Compliance; Food Separated and Protected - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storage and Use - Out of Compliance.

Tacos El Trompo A Mexican Tradition (764 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932) - Downgraded to a B grade with an 86 score on May 20 for Holding Temperatures - Major; Proper Cooling - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Food Storage - Out of Compliance; Nonfood Contact Surfaces Clean - Out of Compliance; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; and Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance.

If you'd like more information about San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality inspection results, including the current status of the above restaurants, you can find more details on the county's website at sdfoodinfo.org or request the full health report and any additional records by filing a County of San Diego Public Records Request .

Additional San Diego County closure reports:

• May 8-14, 2026
• May 1-7, 2026
• April 24-30, 2026
• April 17-23, 2026
• April 10-16, 2026
• April 3-9, 2026
• March 29 - April 2, 2026
• March 20-26, 2026
• March 13-19, 2026
• March 6-12, 2026
• February 27 - March 5, 2026
• February 20-26, 2026
• February 13-19, 2026
• February 6-12, 2026
• January 30 - February 5, 2026
• January 23-29, 2026
• January 16-22, 2026
• January 9-15, 2026
• January 2-8, 2026
• FULL 2025 LIST
• December 26 - January 1, 2026
• December 19-25, 2025
• December 12-18, 2025
• December 5-11, 2025
• November 28 - December 4, 2025
• November 21-27, 2025
• November 14-20, 2025
• November 7-13, 2025
• October 31 - November 6, 2025
• October 24-30, 2025
• October 17-23, 2025
• October 10-16, 2025
• October 3-9, 2025
• September 26 - October 2, 2025
• September 19-25, 2025
• September 12-18, 2025
• September 5-11, 2025
• August 29 - September 4, 2025
• August 22-28, 2025
• August 15-21, 2025
• August 8-14, 2025
• August 1-7, 2025
• July 25-31, 2025
• July 18-24, 2025
• July 11-17, 2025
• July 4-10, 2025
• June 27 - July 3, 2025
• June 20-26, 2025
• June 13-19, 2025
• June 6-12, 2025
• May 30 - June 5, 2025
• May 23-29, 2025
• May 16-22, 2025
• May 9-15, 2025
• May 2-8, 2025
• April 25 - May 1, 2025
• April 18-24, 2025
• April 11-17, 2025
• April 4-10, 2025
• March 28 - April 3, 2025
• March 21-27, 2025
• March 14-21, 2025
• March 7-13, 2025
• February 28 - March 6, 2025
• February 21-27, 2025
• February 14-20, 2025
• February 7-13, 2025
• January 31 - February 6, 2025
• January 24-30, 2025
• January 17-23, 2025
• January 10-16, 2025
• December 8-13, 2024

Originally published on May 22, 2026.