A routine health inspection was conducted at restaurants in San Diego on Wednesday, including Yalla Habibi, which was temporarily ordered to close due to multiple violations.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on July 2 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Yalla Habibi is a Lebanese restaurant in San Diego.
- Food safety violations, including vermin infestation, were found at the restaurant during a health inspection.
- The restaurant is closed and can reopen after addressing all the violations.
Yalla Habibi
- Where: 921 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
- When: July 2, 2025
Yalla Habibi is a casual Lebanese restaurant in San Diego, known for menu items such as shawarma, hummus, and baklava. Multiple violations of the food safety code were observed at the restaurant during the health inspection.
The inspector instructed staff to wash their hands before beginning work and to wear gloves. Another major violation was the vermin infestation. Inspectors found evidence of rodent and insect activity on the site.
During the inspection, a minor violation was also revealed. The handwashing sink was blocked and inaccessible during the inspection. Inspectors also noted cleanliness issues, including dirty equipment and grease buildup. The dish rack was unclean, and grease had built up along the sides of the deep fryer.
The restaurant was ordered to close to address the violations and prevent possible health concerns. After all the violations have been eliminated, the restaurant can expect a re-inspection and can reopen after that.
