Re-inspection
Oct 23, 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 23, 2026 · Original Source
Single Operating Site · San Diego County, CA
Kettle Corn
5620 - 5630 Paseo Del Norte
Last inspected Oct 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Kettle Corn last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Not scored”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 13 inspections on record, from Feb 8, 2023 to Oct 23, 2026.
- Has Kettle Corn ever been closed by the health department?
- The records we hold show 2 closures, most recently on Oct 22, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
13 inspectionsRoutine
Oct 23, 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 issuesminorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food contact surfaces clean and 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 problemsminorCode 41Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Grade card, signs, last inspection report available; Written operational procedures available and followed; Restroom letter of agreement
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 22, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
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 issuesminorCode —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 issuescriticalCode 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 problemsminorCode 31Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food 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 problemsminorCode 41Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Grade card, signs, last inspection report available; Written operational procedures available and followed; Restroom letter of agreement
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Not scored
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 issuesminorCode —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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 20, 2025
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 issuesminorCode —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 issuesminorCode 41Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Grade card, signs, last inspection report available; Written operational procedures available and followed; Restroom letter of agreement
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Apr 1, 2025
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, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Apr 23, 2024
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, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 2023 · Original Source
Status Verification
Jul 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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 11, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
May 1, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale
1 recorded violation
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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 1, 2023 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Feb 9, 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, Feb 9, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 9, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale
2 recorded violations
minorCode 31Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food 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 problemsminorCode 40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, clean; Unobstructed height of at least 74" and 30" horizontal aisle space for occupied MFFs
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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 9, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 8, 2023
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
6 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 issuesminorCode —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 issuescriticalCode 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 problemsminorCode 31Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food 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 problemsminorCode 38Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing - proper backflow devices / water tank design and accessibility
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 problemsminorCode 40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, clean; Unobstructed height of at least 74" and 30" horizontal aisle space for occupied MFFs
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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 8, 2023 · Original Source
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