Low Risk Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Cafe Bien

5379 - 5399 El Cajon Blvd

Last inspected Oct 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Cafe Bien last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 97).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Jan 12, 2023 to Oct 15, 2026.
Has Cafe Bien ever been closed by the health department?: The records we hold show 1 closure, most recently on Jul 9, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Routine

Oct 15, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 21Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available

In Plain English

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

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minorCode 44Pests

Official Wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source

Status Verification

Jul 9, 2026

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 8, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

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 21Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available

In Plain English

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

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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.

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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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Dec 8, 2025

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 24, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

1b. Food Handler Training

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 21Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities -properly constructed, supplied, 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

minorCode 44Pests

Official Wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 24, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 24, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 21Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available

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, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 12, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 21Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities -properly constructed, supplied, 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, Jan 12, 2023 · Original Source