Licensed Health Care Facility · San Diego County, CA

Carlsbad By The Sea Retirement

2855 Carlsbad Blvd

Last inspected Nov 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Carlsbad By The Sea Retirement last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 12, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 98).
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 Mar 16, 2023 to Nov 12, 2026.
Has Carlsbad By The Sea Retirement ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 16, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Routine

Nov 12, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities -installed, maintained, used; Test strips available

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 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use

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, Nov 12, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 25, 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 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, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 5, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 7Food temperature

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, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 16, 2024

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

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 45Cleaning and sanitizing

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, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source

Routine