Su Su Sushi, the well-loved sushi bar at 2420 5th Ave in San Diego’s Bankers Hill, has been downgraded following a recent San Diego County health inspection.
Known for its quality sushi, attentive service, and polished ambiance, Su Su Sushi has built a loyal following and strong review profiles on Google and Yelp—standing out among nearby competitors and earning hundreds of positive comments from diners. That popularity makes the downgrade especially notable for Fifth Avenue regulars who’ve come to rely on the spot for a dependable night out.
According to the county’s inspection summary, the restaurant’s food facility rating was reduced pending corrective actions and a follow-up visit by health officials. While the full details of the inspection were not available on the public portal at the time of publication, a downgrade typically indicates that inspectors identified violations substantial enough to affect the facility’s grade until specific issues are corrected. In San Diego County, downgrades can stem from risk-based findings such as temperature control problems, cross-contamination risks, or sanitation lapses—items that require prompt fixes and verification by a reinspection.
Why this matters
Health grades aren’t just bureaucratic labels; they help diners make informed choices. A downgrade doesn’t automatically mean a restaurant is unsafe, nor does it mean a venue is closed—it signals that inspectors found problems that must be addressed to restore the previous rating. For a restaurant as visible and well-reviewed as Su Su Sushi, the grade change is a reminder that even popular kitchens are subject to the same rigorous standards, and that transparency is part of what keeps the county’s dining scene trustworthy.
What happens next
Restaurants that receive a downgrade typically move quickly to correct cited issues and request a reinspection. If Su Su Sushi completes the required fixes to the county’s satisfaction, its rating can be restored. Diners interested in following along can check the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality’s online database for updated inspection results and reinspection dates.
We’ll update this post as more details from the inspection report become available or if Su Su Sushi issues a public statement. For now, the downgrade is a caution flag rather than a closed door—one that underscores the importance of ongoing compliance in San Diego County’s vibrant dining landscape.
