Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA

Ob Surf Cafe

4637 - 4673 Market St

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Ob Surf Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 14, 2026. 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?: 4 inspections on record, from Mar 19, 2024 to Jan 14, 2026.
Has Ob Surf Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 19, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Jan 14, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 39Other

Official Wording

Compliance with fire safety requirements - first aid kit, emergency exit, self-closing lid on fryer

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, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 29, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 15, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 42Other