The Department of Environmental Health and Quality conducted a routine health inspection at Park Pizza, a pizzeria in San Diego. Inspectors noted several major and minor violations at the facility, leading to a temporary closure.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on August 18 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- A routine health inspection was conducted at food establishments in the County of San Diego.
- Park Pizza was cited by the inspecting officials for not following the health and food safety guidelines.
- The outlet has been closed temporarily until all the violations are eliminated.
Park Pizza
- Where: 565 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
- When: August 18, 2025
The pizzeria is a well-known spot among San Diego residents. A routine health inspection was conducted at the outlet on Monday. The inspecting officials observed that food was not kept in safe and unadulterated conditions.
Inspectors also noted that the food safety manager’s certification had expired. Food employees at the outlet did not possess a valid food handler training certificate. The report mentions that non-food contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized as per the required frequency to avoid dirt accumulation.
Damaged and broken tiles on the floors and walls were also observed during the inspection. Inspectors reported an active rodent infestation that could contaminate food contact surfaces.
The facility is now expected to address all the violations before a follow-up inspection is conducted. The restaurant is required to maintain food safety standards to prevent additional reinspections.
