{"id":2246,"date":"2026-06-12T17:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/?p=2246"},"modified":"2026-06-12T18:17:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:17:25","slug":"what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens When Your San Diego Restaurant Fails a Fire Inspection? Fines, Closures &#038; How to Avoid It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fire inspection failure is one of the most disruptive events a San Diego restaurant can face. It can mean a mandatory closure, expensive reinspection fees, and a public record that damages your reputation with customers and landlords alike. Yet the vast majority of fire inspection failures in commercial kitchens are preventable \u2014 and most trace back to the same handful of issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains exactly what San Diego fire inspectors look for, what happens when a restaurant fails, what the financial and operational consequences are, and how to ensure your kitchen never faces a forced closure due to fire code violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#Who_Inspects_San_Diego_Restaurants_for_Fire_Code_Compliance\" >Who Inspects San Diego Restaurants for Fire Code Compliance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#What_Fire_Inspectors_Check_in_Commercial_Kitchens\" >What Fire Inspectors Check in Commercial Kitchens<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#Hood_and_Exhaust_System\" >Hood and Exhaust System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#Fire_Suppression_System\" >Fire Suppression System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#Cooking_Equipment_and_Clearances\" >Cooking Equipment and Clearances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#General_Fire_Safety\" >General Fire Safety<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#What_Happens_When_Your_Restaurant_Fails_a_Fire_Inspection_in_San_Diego\" >What Happens When Your Restaurant Fails a Fire Inspection in San Diego<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#Notice_of_Violation_NOV_%E2%80%94_Correctable_Within_a_Set_Timeframe\" >Notice of Violation (NOV) \u2014 Correctable Within a Set Timeframe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#Immediate_Closure_%E2%80%94_Imminent_Hazard\" >Immediate Closure \u2014 Imminent Hazard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#Repeated_Violations_%E2%80%94_Escalating_Enforcement\" >Repeated Violations \u2014 Escalating Enforcement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#The_Insurance_Consequences_Most_San_Diego_Owners_Dont_Know_About\" >The Insurance Consequences Most San Diego Owners Don&#8217;t Know About<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#The_Most_Common_Fire_Inspection_Failures_in_San_Diego_Kitchens\" >The Most Common Fire Inspection Failures in San Diego Kitchens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#How_to_Ensure_Your_San_Diego_Kitchen_Passes_Every_Time\" >How to Ensure Your San Diego Kitchen Passes Every Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/blog\/2026\/06\/12\/what-happens-when-your-san-diego-restaurant-fails-a-fire-inspection-fines-closures-how-to-avoid-it\/#Kitchen_Guard_San_Diego_Keeps_You_Compliant_%E2%80%94_Before_the_Inspector_Arrives\" >Kitchen Guard San Diego Keeps You Compliant \u2014 Before the Inspector Arrives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-inspects-san-diego-restaurants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Inspects_San_Diego_Restaurants_for_Fire_Code_Compliance\"><\/span>Who Inspects San Diego Restaurants for Fire Code Compliance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the City of San Diego, fire code inspections are conducted by <strong>Deputy Fire Marshals<\/strong> assigned to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/fire\/community-risk-reduction\/inspection-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community Risk Reduction Division of San Diego Fire-Rescue<\/a>. Inspections are organized by geographic region \u2014 north, south, and metro (central) \u2014 and you can reach the advisory line at <strong>619-533-4388<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Diego has adopted the <strong>2025 California Fire Code<\/strong>, effective January 1, 2026 (via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/fire\/community-risk-reduction\/codes-regulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ordinance O-22043<\/a>, San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 5 Article 11). This fire code incorporates the requirements of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/codes-and-standards\/nfpa-96-standard-development\/96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NFPA 96<\/a> \u2014 the national standard for commercial cooking ventilation and fire protection \u2014 meaning NFPA 96 violations are California Fire Code violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond city inspections, San Diego County&#8217;s Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) conducts more than <strong>32,000 food facility inspections annually<\/strong> across <strong>13,800+ permitted food facilities<\/strong> in the county, including over <strong>8,100 restaurants<\/strong>, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegocounty.gov\/content\/sdc\/deh\/fhd\/food.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Diego County DEHQ Food Program<\/a>. While DEHQ inspections focus on food safety (not fire code), the two inspection regimes often overlap in practice \u2014 a kitchen that is failing on fire safety is frequently also failing on food safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-fire-inspectors-check-in-commercial-kitchens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Fire_Inspectors_Check_in_Commercial_Kitchens\"><\/span>What Fire Inspectors Check in Commercial Kitchens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Deputy Fire Marshal conducting a commercial kitchen inspection under the 2025 California Fire Code will typically evaluate the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hood_and_Exhaust_System\"><\/span>Hood and Exhaust System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Visible grease accumulation in the hood plenum, duct interior, and on the rooftop exhaust fan<\/li><li>Current NFPA 96-compliant service report on-site (date of last cleaning, areas serviced, deficiencies noted)<\/li><li>Access panels present, sealed, and in serviceable condition<\/li><li>Filters properly installed and free of excessive grease buildup<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Suppression_System\"><\/span>Fire Suppression System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Current semi-annual service tag from a licensed suppression system contractor<\/li><li>Nozzles properly positioned and unobstructed<\/li><li>System fully charged and operational<\/li><li>Fuel shutoff functioning correctly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cooking_Equipment_and_Clearances\"><\/span>Cooking Equipment and Clearances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Proper clearances between cooking equipment and combustible surfaces<\/li><li>No unapproved or improperly installed equipment added since last inspection<\/li><li>Portable fire extinguishers in required locations, current inspection tag<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Fire_Safety\"><\/span>General Fire Safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exit signs and emergency lighting operational<\/li><li>Exit doors unobstructed and openable without special knowledge<\/li><li>Electrical panels accessible and free of storage blocking them<\/li><li>No unapproved open flame devices or fuel storage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happens-when-you-fail-in-san-diego\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_When_Your_Restaurant_Fails_a_Fire_Inspection_in_San_Diego\"><\/span>What Happens When Your Restaurant Fails a Fire Inspection in San Diego<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The consequences depend on the severity and nature of the violation. San Diego Fire-Rescue uses a tiered response:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notice_of_Violation_NOV_%E2%80%94_Correctable_Within_a_Set_Timeframe\"><\/span>Notice of Violation (NOV) \u2014 Correctable Within a Set Timeframe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For violations that do not create an immediate threat to life, a Deputy Fire Marshal will issue a <strong>Notice of Violation<\/strong> that identifies each violation and sets a compliance deadline. You will be required to correct all noted violations and schedule a reinspection. Reinspection fees apply and vary depending on the type of facility and the number of reinspections required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immediate_Closure_%E2%80%94_Imminent_Hazard\"><\/span>Immediate Closure \u2014 Imminent Hazard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the inspector determines that a condition creates an <strong>imminent fire hazard<\/strong> \u2014 such as dangerous levels of grease accumulation in the exhaust system, a non-functional suppression system, or a blocked exit \u2014 the affected area or the entire restaurant can be <strong>closed on the spot<\/strong>. Operations must cease immediately and cannot resume until the hazard is corrected and written authorization to reopen is granted by San Diego Fire-Rescue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This mirrors the closure authority exercised by San Diego County DEHQ for food safety imminent hazards \u2014 the same &#8220;CLOSED&#8221; sign replaces your grade card, and the same immediate economic damage applies. A forced closure on any given night costs a typical San Diego restaurant thousands of dollars in lost revenue, plus the cost of corrective work and reinspection fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repeated_Violations_%E2%80%94_Escalating_Enforcement\"><\/span>Repeated Violations \u2014 Escalating Enforcement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restaurants that continue to fail inspections face escalating consequences under both city fire code and county health code: administrative hearings, permit suspension, permit revocation, and in serious cases, criminal or civil penalties. San Diego has the legal authority to permanently revoke a restaurant&#8217;s permit to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-insurance-consequences-most-owners-dont-know-about\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Insurance_Consequences_Most_San_Diego_Owners_Dont_Know_About\"><\/span>The Insurance Consequences Most San Diego Owners Don&#8217;t Know About<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the immediate inspection consequences, a fire code failure creates a serious insurance liability. Most commercial property and business interruption insurance policies for restaurants contain clauses requiring the insured to comply with all applicable fire codes and standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a grease fire occurs in your San Diego kitchen and your insurance company&#8217;s investigator finds that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your hood cleaning was overdue under the NFPA 96 schedule for your cooking type<\/li><li>You lacked a current service report on-site<\/li><li>Your suppression system was out of compliance<\/li><li>You had unresolved open fire code violations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;your insurer can deny the claim in full. This means a restaurant fire \u2014 already a devastating event \u2014 leaves you with no insurance recovery, no business interruption coverage, and personal liability exposure for any injuries or third-party property damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-most-common-fire-inspection-failures-in-san-diego-kitchens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Most_Common_Fire_Inspection_Failures_in_San_Diego_Kitchens\"><\/span>The Most Common Fire Inspection Failures in San Diego Kitchens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on NFPA 96 requirements and the areas San Diego fire inspectors actively check, the most common failure points are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Overdue or incomplete hood cleaning<\/strong> \u2014 cleaning only the filters and not the full exhaust path (hood, ducts, rooftop fan), or cleaning less frequently than the NFPA 96 schedule requires for the type of cooking being done<\/li><li><strong>Missing or inadequate service documentation<\/strong> \u2014 no service report on-site, or a service report that does not document all required areas, including inaccessible sections and any identified deficiencies<\/li><li><strong>Expired suppression system service<\/strong> \u2014 the most commonly missed semi-annual maintenance item in commercial kitchens<\/li><li><strong>Blocked or missing access panels<\/strong> \u2014 duct access panels that have been painted over, sealed shut, or are otherwise inaccessible prevent cleaning and inspection<\/li><li><strong>Equipment added without re-inspection<\/strong> \u2014 adding a new charbroiler or fryer to a kitchen changes your fire suppression coverage requirements and may require a new system inspection<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-ensure-your-kitchen-passes-every-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Ensure_Your_San_Diego_Kitchen_Passes_Every_Time\"><\/span>How to Ensure Your San Diego Kitchen Passes Every Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The restaurants that never fail fire inspections in San Diego are not lucky \u2014 they are organized. The key practices are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Know your NFPA 96 cleaning frequency.<\/strong> Monthly for solid fuel, quarterly for high-volume\/charbroiling\/wok\/frequent frying, semi-annually for moderate volume, annually for low volume. If in doubt, clean more often.<\/li><li><strong>Use a hood cleaning company that provides full documentation.<\/strong> Your service report must document every area cleaned, every area inaccessible (and why), and any deficiencies found. Keep the report at the restaurant, not just with your vendor.<\/li><li><strong>Track your suppression system service dates.<\/strong> Set a calendar reminder \u2014 semi-annual service is required and the tags are one of the first things an inspector checks.<\/li><li><strong>Do a self-inspection walk before every scheduled inspection.<\/strong> Check your hood filters for excess grease, verify your service report is on-site, confirm your fire extinguisher tags are current, and make sure your exit doors open freely.<\/li><li><strong>Call before you guess.<\/strong> San Diego Fire-Rescue can be reached at 619-533-4388. If you have a question about whether something is compliant, ask before the inspector arrives.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kitchen-guard-san-diego-keeps-you-compliant\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kitchen_Guard_San_Diego_Keeps_You_Compliant_%E2%80%94_Before_the_Inspector_Arrives\"><\/span>Kitchen Guard San Diego Keeps You Compliant \u2014 Before the Inspector Arrives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kitchen Guard San Diego cleans commercial kitchen exhaust systems to full NFPA 96 compliance \u2014 hood, ducts, and rooftop fan \u2014 and provides complete service documentation that satisfies San Diego Fire-Rescue inspection requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every Kitchen Guard service includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Full exhaust system cleaning from hood canopy to rooftop exhaust fan<\/li><li>NFPA 96-compliant service report documenting all areas cleaned, inaccessible areas, and deficiencies found<\/li><li>Before-and-after photo documentation<\/li><li>Scheduled maintenance programs calibrated to your cooking volume and type<\/li><li>Direct experience with San Diego Fire-Rescue&#8217;s inspection expectations across the north, south, and metro regions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t let a preventable violation close your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcde <strong>Call us: <a href=\"tel:760-743-4733\">760-743-4733<\/a><\/strong><br>\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Schedule online: <a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/contact\">kitchenguard.com\/san-diego\/contact<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fire inspection failure is one of the most disruptive events a San Diego restaurant can face. It can mean a mandatory closure, expensive reinspection fees, and a public record that damages your reputation with customers and landlords alike. Yet the vast majority of fire inspection failures in commercial kitchens are preventable \u2014 and most&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":1134,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,12,7,11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fire-safety","category-hood-cleaning","category-industry-stats","category-nfpa-96"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.7 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Happens When Your San Diego Restaurant Fails a Fire Inspection? 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