Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Salvation Army Kitchen

3935 Lake Blvd

Last inspected Sep 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Salvation Army Kitchen last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 9, 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: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Oct 27, 2023 to Sep 9, 2026.
Has Salvation Army Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 27, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Routine

Sep 9, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 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 insects

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 issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 20, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 42Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse - properly disposed, facilities maintained

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, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 31, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood 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

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, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Status Verification