More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
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When was Santa Margarita Elementary last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 24, 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?
7 inspections on record, from Mar 7, 2023 to Feb 24, 2026.
Has Santa Margarita Elementary ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 7, 2023.
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.
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.