Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

El Cata Mariscos And Sushi

8099 Broadway

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was El Cata Mariscos And Sushi last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 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: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 12 inspections on record, from Dec 5, 2024 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has El Cata Mariscos And Sushi ever been closed by the health department?: The records we hold show 3 closures, most recently on Oct 26, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

12 inspections

Routine

Oct 28, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 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 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 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, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Oct 28, 2026

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Oct 26, 2026

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 23Pests

Official Wording

No rodents, insects, birds or animals

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 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 10, 2026

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, Oct 10, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Oct 10, 2026

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 10, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Oct 9, 2026

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 23Pests

Official Wording

No rodents, insects, birds or animals

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

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

Routine

Oct 8, 2026

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

6 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

criticalCode 23Pests

Official Wording

No rodents, insects, birds or animals

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 28Other

Official Wording

Fruits & vegetables washed

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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

minorCode 44Pests

Official Wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

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, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 25, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 91 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 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 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 13Contamination

Official Wording

Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

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 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, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Feb 5, 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, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 5, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 91 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 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

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 19Food temperature

Official Wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 23Pests

Official Wording

No rodents, insects, birds or animals

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

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, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 26, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 38Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation/ Lighting - designated areas, use

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, Dec 26, 2024 · Original Source

Status Verification