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Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Dark Horse Coffee

3330 Adams Ave

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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When was Dark Horse Coffee last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 18, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 99).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Dec 4, 2024 to Aug 18, 2026.
Has Dark Horse Coffee ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Routine

Aug 18, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 17, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 21, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Dec 11, 2024

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 11, 2024 · Original Source

Status Verification

Dec 9, 2024

Not scored

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

No Valid Permit

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 4, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source

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