The County of San Diego’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality conducts routine health inspections of local food establishments. Inspectors visited The King’s Craft Coffee shop in Poway for a routine inspection. It was ordered to close temporarily because of multiple food safety violations.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on August 25 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- The King’s Craft Coffee Company (TKC) is a coffee shop with two locations in San Diego.
- The Poway outlet underwent a routine inspection, and a long list of violations was cited.
- The coffee shop has to cease operations and can resume after addressing all the violations.
The King’s Craft Coffee Co.
- Where: 14530 Espola Rd, Suite# A, Poway, CA 92064
- When: August 25, 2025
The King’s Craft Coffee Company (TKC) is known for building community around a cup of coffee. There are two shops in San Diego, Poway and Mission Valley. On Monday, the Poway outlet underwent a routine health inspection.
Inspectors noted that food was being held at improper temperatures, ranging from 130-134°F and 42-50°F. Inspectors found that an employee had not yet obtained the required food handler certification. There was a lack of warm water at the hand sink, a lack of hot water at the prep sink, and a janitorial sink.
The major violations observed during the inspection were vermin infestation and unsafe food conditions. Inspectors emphasized that food should not contain unsafe or unapproved additives or colors. The facility must undergo vermin-proofing, and food employees should avoid caring for or handling animals or pets.
As per inspection findings, non-food contact surfaces were not clean. Utensil washing facilities were not maintained within the facility. Equipment and utensils were not stored in a separate, contamination-free room.
Inspectors observed a refrigerator holding food items without a working thermometer or a probe thermometer that is not calibrated. Inspectors also noted broken floor tiles and a damaged wall behind a sink.
The inspectors ordered the shop to close temporarily and address all the violations. A follow-up inspection might take place to ensure compliance with county health standards.
