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Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Grains

2201 Adams Ave

Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Grains last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 9, 2025. 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?
5 inspections on record, from Jan 19, 2023 to Dec 9, 2025.
Has Grains ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 19, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

Dec 9, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 9, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood contact surfaces 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, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 3, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 1, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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, Aug 1, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 19, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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.

More about handwashing problems
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, Jan 19, 2023 · Original Source

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