Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Banh Mi San Marcos

706 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Banh Mi San Marcos last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 95).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Sep 5, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Banh Mi San Marcos ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 5, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Routine

Oct 7, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

1a. Food Safety Certification & Exp. Date

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 30Other

Official Wording

Food storage; food storage containers identified

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing -proper backflow devices

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 42Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse - properly disposed, facilities maintained

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 15, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 28, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean & sanitized

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 27Other

Official Wording

Food separated and protected

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 30Other

Official Wording

Food storage; food storage containers identified

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 26, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 26, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Sep 5, 2023

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 5, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 5, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, clean

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 5, 2023 · Original Source