Village Pizza is a traditional brick-oven pizzeria that failed a routine health inspection on Tuesday. The officials from the Department of Environmental Health and Quality of San Diego found multiple violations at this pizza restaurant. The eatery was ordered to remain closed until all the violations are addressed.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on May 13 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- Village Pizza in Bonsall was asked to cease operations on May 13 after failing a routine health inspection.
- Numerous violations, including a vermin infestation, were found at the restaurant.
- There is no update on when the restaurant will undergo a reinspection or when it will reopen.
Village Pizza Closed Temporarily
- Where: 5256 S Mission Rd, Bonsall, CA 92003
- When: May 13, 2025
Village Pizza is a pizza restaurant in San Diego. Located in the River Village Plaza in Bonsall, Village Pizza offers pizza, pasta, and catering services. The facility also hosts private events. On Tuesday, officials from the health department conducted a routine health inspection at the restaurant. Multiple violations were identified in the inspection.
Violations Found During Health Inspection
The inspection report cited vermin infestation as the major violation observed at the restaurant. A minor violation about food not being held at or between 130°F and 134°F or 42°F and 50°F was also noted. Additional violations included failure to separate raw and cooked foods and not storing items at least six inches off the ground.
The officer also observed grease accumulation on the sides of the deep fryer. There was a lack of plugs/stoppers to fill up the warewashing sink. Moreover, testing strips/equipment for warewashing sanitizer were not present in the facility at the time of inspection.
Drain boards for the dishwashing machine were used for storing equipment, as per the report. The report also noted non-compliant conditions involving the floor, walls, and utensil storage areas.
Due to the nature of the health hazards identified, inspectors ordered the restaurant to close temporarily. Once all the safety lapses are eliminated, a reinspection will be conducted, and based on the results, the restaurant will be allowed to reopen.
