Re-inspection
Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
Toms No 23
505 W 5Th Ave
Last inspected Oct 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Toms No 23 last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 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?
- 10 inspections on record, from Jun 12, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026.
- Has Toms No 23 ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 12, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
10 inspectionsRoutine
Oct 12, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 91 · Understand This Area’s Scale
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 7Food temperature
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 temperaturecriticalCode 13Contamination
Official Wording
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 27Other
Official Wording
Food separated and protected
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 12, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Oct 15, 2025
Not scored
1 recorded violation
minorCode 7Food temperature
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 temperatureOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Oct 9, 2025
Not scored
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 7Food temperature
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 temperatureminorCode 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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 2, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 91 · Understand This Area’s Scale
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 5Handwashing
Official Wording
Hands clean & properly washed; gloves used properly
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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode 7Food temperature
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 temperatureminorCode 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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Nov 5, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale
3 recorded violations
minorCode —Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
1b. Food Handler Training
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 22Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Sewage & wastewater properly disposed
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 problemsminorCode 27Other
Official Wording
Food separated and protected
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Dec 12, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale
2 recorded violations
minorCode 7Food temperature
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 temperatureminorCode 28Other
Official Wording
Fruits & vegetables washed
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Dec 12, 2023
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Jun 12, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale
3 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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 7Food temperature
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 temperatureminorCode 28Other
Official Wording
Fruits & vegetables washed
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 12, 2023 · Original Source
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