Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Sushi Lounge Poway

12622 Poway Rd

Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Sushi Lounge Poway last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 2, 2025. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 94).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Mar 4, 2024 to Dec 2, 2025.
Has Sushi Lounge Poway ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Dec 2, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 5, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 92 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 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

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 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 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

minorCode 45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 4, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

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

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

minorCode 36Equipment and utensils