Single Operating Site · San Diego County, CA

The Cat Cafe

302 Island Ave

Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was The Cat Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 3, 2025. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 96).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Apr 10, 2023 to Dec 3, 2025.
Has The Cat Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 10, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

Dec 3, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean and 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 35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers - provided, accurate

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 38Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing - proper backflow devices / water tank design and accessibility

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 1, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean and 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

May 1, 2024

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 1, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

May 1, 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, May 1, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 10, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean and 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 10, 2023 · Original Source