Jim Brown

LITTLE FRENCHIE — CORONADO

LITTLE FRENCHIE, a San Diego County restaurant, received a B grade during a recent health inspection with a score of 80. Inspectors documented violations including food handler training; proper handwashing facilities; holding temperatures; shellfish tags; sewage disposal; food storage; nonfood contact surfaces clean; equipment and utensil storage, use; wiping cloths; plumbing; floors, walls, and ceilings….

Read More

Los Tacos in La Costa receives health grade downgrade after county inspection

Los Tacos, the busy taqueria at 6981 El Camino Real, Suite 101, in Carlsbad’s La Costa area, has been downgraded by San Diego County environmental health officials following a recent routine inspection. Known for its fast-moving line, house-made salsas, and crowd-pleasing tacos, Los Tacos has built a significant following online and in the neighborhood—outpacing nearby…

Read More

CITY TACOS ENCINITAS — ENCINITAS

CITY TACOS ENCINITAS, a San Diego County restaurant, received a C grade during a recent health inspection. Inspectors documented violations including permit. The establishment at 1031 S COAST HY 101, ENCINITAS, CA 92024 will need to address these issues to improve its health rating. CITY TACOS ENCINITAS1031 S COAST HY 101, ENCINITAS, CA 92024 Inspection…

Read More

FRANCOS FLAPJACK FAMILY RESTAURANT — BONITA

San Diego County health inspectors have ordered FRANCOS FLAPJACK FAMILY RESTAURANT to temporarily cease operations following a recent inspection. The closure stems from violations including food handler training; proper handwashing facilities; food contact surfaces; hot and cold water; vermin; warewashing facilities maintained; wiping cloths; floors, walls, and ceilings. The restaurant, located at 4164 BONITA RD,…

Read More

SILVERADO SR LIVING ENCINITAS — ENCINITAS

SILVERADO SR LIVING ENCINITAS, a San Diego County restaurant, received a C grade during a recent health inspection. Inspectors documented violations including permit. The establishment at 335 N SAXONY RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024 will need to address these issues to improve its health rating. SILVERADO SR LIVING ENCINITAS335 N SAXONY RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024 Inspection…

Read More

FLYING PIG PUB AND KITCHEN — OCEANSIDE

FLYING PIG PUB AND KITCHEN, a San Diego County restaurant, received a C grade during a recent health inspection. Inspectors documented violations including equipment, utensils, linens storage and use; wiping cloths. The establishment at 509 MISSION AVE, OCEANSIDE, CA 92054-2829 will need to address these issues to improve its health rating. FLYING PIG PUB AND…

Read More

LOS TACOS — Carlsbad

LOS TACOS, a San Diego County restaurant, received a C grade during a recent health inspection. Inspectors documented violations including equipment and utensil storage, use. The establishment at 6981 El Camino Real 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009 underwent reinspection following previous violations. LOS TACOS6981 El Camino Real 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009 Inspection Date: 2025-12-22 Outcome: Downgraded…

Read More

VALERIES TACO SHOP — CARLSBAD

VALERIES TACO SHOP, a San Diego County restaurant, received a C grade during a recent health inspection. Inspectors documented violations including food handler training. The establishment at 985 TAMARACK AVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-3414 underwent reinspection following previous violations. VALERIES TACO SHOP985 TAMARACK AVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-3414 Inspection Date: 2025-12-22 Outcome: Downgraded to C (Score: 0)…

Read More

Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Oceanside: Awaiting County Inspection Details on Possible Downgrade or Closure

Mountain Mike’s Pizza at 455 College Blvd, Suite 10, Oceanside—one of the area’s more popular chain pizzerias with a sizable footprint on Google and Yelp—has recently come under scrutiny, but the specific inspection findings that would confirm a downgrade or a temporary health-ordered closure were not provided to our newsroom at press time. We set…

Read More