Single Operating Site · San Diego County, CA

James Coffee Company

4379 30Th St

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was James Coffee Company last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 25, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 96).
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?: 7 inspections on record, from Jan 11, 2023 to Aug 25, 2026.
Has James Coffee Company ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 11, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Routine

Aug 25, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

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

minorCode 30Cleaning 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

minorCode 33Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Commissary / Mobile Support Unit - equipped, maintained

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, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 9, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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

minorCode 30Cleaning 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, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 31, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 30Cleaning 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, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 22, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 94 · 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 —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

minorCode 19Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Potable hot and cold water available

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 22, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 11, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 30Cleaning 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, Jan 11, 2023 · Original Source