Single Operating Site · San Diego County, CA

Samba Arena Caffe

11048 Ice Skate Pl

Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Samba Arena Caffe 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?: 5 inspections on record, from May 8, 2024 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has Samba Arena Caffe ever been closed by the health department?: The records we hold show 1 closure, most recently on Sep 11, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

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

Routine

Sep 17, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 37Pests

Official Wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing; Garbage and refuse - properly disposed; Facilities maintained - clean surroundings

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 40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, clean; Unobstructed height of at least 74" and 30" horizontal aisle space for occupied MFFs

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, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine