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Rancho Valencia Resort Restaurant

5921 Valencia Cir

Last inspected Oct 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Rancho Valencia Resort Restaurant last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 12, 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?: 11 inspections on record, from Jun 2, 2023 to Oct 12, 2026.
Has Rancho Valencia Resort Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 2, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

11 inspections

Site Investigation

Oct 12, 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 12, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 29, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 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.

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 temperature

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, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 15, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean & 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 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 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 21, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 93 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

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 21, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jul 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, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 20, 2024

Not scored

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 18Other

Official Wording

Compliance with:

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, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

May 17, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 90 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 7Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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, May 17, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 2, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 92 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 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.