More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was The Switchboard Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 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?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
9 inspections on record, from Jun 12, 2024 to Aug 4, 2026.
Has The Switchboard Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 12, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspections
Site Investigation
Aug 4, 2026
Not scored
1 recorded violation
minorCode 35Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Status Verification
Aug 3, 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, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source
Status Verification
Jun 25, 2026
Not scored
1 recorded violation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.