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Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Encinitas Ranch Cafe

1275 Quail Gardens Dr

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

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When was Encinitas Ranch Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on May 18, 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: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Apr 25, 2023 to May 18, 2026.
Has Encinitas Ranch Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 25, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

May 18, 2026

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

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 17, 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 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.

More about other finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 20, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 24, 2023

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, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 25, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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.

More about other finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 25, 2023 · Original Source

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