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Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

West Coast Tavern Observatory

2891 University Ave

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was West Coast Tavern Observatory last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 5, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 99).
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?
8 inspections on record, from Jan 24, 2023 to Feb 5, 2026.
Has West Coast Tavern Observatory ever been closed by the health department?
The records we hold show 1 closure, most recently on Jan 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Routine

Feb 5, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities -properly constructed, supplied, 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, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 14, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 13, 2025

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 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 27, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 96 · 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 problems
minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood contact surfaces 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
minorCode 43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities -properly constructed, supplied, 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, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 19, 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, Jan 19, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 4, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 24, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 21Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 24, 2023 · Original Source

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