Re-inspection
Nov 4, 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, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
Off The 8 Cafe
1730 Alpine Blvd, Unit# 110
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
- When was Off The 8 Cafe last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 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?
- 9 inspections on record, from Aug 15, 2023 to Nov 4, 2026.
- Has Off The 8 Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 15, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspectionsStatus Verification
Oct 27, 2026
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, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jul 14, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale
4 recorded violations
minorCode 29Chemicals
Official Wording
Toxic substances - properly identified, stored, used
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 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 issuesminorCode 44Pests
Official Wording
Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, 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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jul 24, 2025
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 24, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Jul 11, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 93 · Understand This Area’s Scale
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 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 temperatureminorCode 25Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Personal cleanliness & hair restraints
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 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 issuesminorCode 45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, 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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Aug 2, 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, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Jul 26, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 93 · Understand This Area’s Scale
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 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 temperatureminorCode 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 issuesminorCode 44Pests
Official Wording
Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, 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 —Other
Official Wording
Impoundment
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source
Site Investigation
Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 15, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale
3 recorded violations
minorCode 23Pests
Official Wording
No rodents, insects, birds or animals
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 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 issuesminorCode 40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping cloths -properly used, stored
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, Aug 15, 2023 · Original Source
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