Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Red Sambusas

4944 El Cajon Blvd

Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Red Sambusas last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 16, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 98).
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?: 8 inspections on record, from May 4, 2023 to Jan 16, 2026.
Has Red Sambusas ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 4, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Routine

Jan 16, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 21Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available

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 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 9, 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, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 22, 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, May 22, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 29, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 21Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available

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, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 26, 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, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

May 22, 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, May 22, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

May 4, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 4, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection