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Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA

Baja Fish Taco And Burger

1680 Hilltop Dr

Last inspected Jun 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

17 inspections

Routine

Jun 13, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 91 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

1b. Food Handler Training

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 19Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Potable hot and cold water available

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 34Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; Equipment / Utensils / Linens - storage, use

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 13, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 13, 2026

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 13, 2026 · Original Source

Status Verification

Mar 4, 2026

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 3, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 28Other

Official wording

Food storage / containers identified; food stored, displayed, served from mobile food facility adequate food preparation area

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 38Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing - proper backflow devices / water tank design and accessibility

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 41Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Grade card, signs, last inspection report available; Written operational procedures available and followed; Restroom letter of agreement

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 12, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 31Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 34Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; Equipment / Utensils / Linens - storage, use

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 39Other

Official wording

Compliance with fire safety requirements - first aid kit, emergency exit, self-closing lid on fryer

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, clean; Unobstructed height of at least 74" and 30" horizontal aisle space for occupied MFFs

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Feb 12, 2025

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 20, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

1b. Food Handler Training

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 20, 2024

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 18, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

9 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

1a. Food Safety Certification & Exp. Date

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

1b. Food Handler Training

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 6Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

No waste water discharge to the ground; Sewage system and components maintained

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 30Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities - installed, maintained, used; Test strips available

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 34Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; Equipment / Utensils / Linens - storage, use

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers - provided, accurate

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 37Pests

Official wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing; Garbage and refuse - properly disposed; Facilities maintained - clean surroundings

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 22, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 34Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; Equipment / Utensils / Linens - storage, use

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 37Pests

Official wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing; Garbage and refuse - properly disposed; Facilities maintained - clean surroundings

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Feb 14, 2024

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 14, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 37Pests

Official wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing; Garbage and refuse - properly disposed; Facilities maintained - clean surroundings

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 13, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

5 recorded violations

minorCode 19Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Potable hot and cold water available

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

No waste water discharge to the ground; Sewage system and components maintained

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
criticalCode 22Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds or animals

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 31Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 34Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; Equipment / Utensils / Linens - storage, use

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Feb 13, 2024

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 23, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 19Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Potable hot and cold water available

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 23, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 23, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 27Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, clean; Unobstructed height of at least 74" and 30" horizontal aisle space for occupied MFFs

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 23, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Feb 23, 2023

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 23, 2023 · Original Source

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