Single Operating Site · San Diego County, CA

El Kafecito

949 S Santa Fe Ave

Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was El Kafecito last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 93).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 9 inspections on record, from Jan 10, 2023 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has El Kafecito ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 10, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

Routine

Nov 4, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 93 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 7Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot and 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 34Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; 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 4, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Nov 4, 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, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Nov 4, 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, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 27, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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 —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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 6, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 21, 2023

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, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source

Status Verification

Apr 11, 2023

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, Apr 11, 2023 · Original Source

Routine