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
Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA
Cayenne Food Truck
1680 Hilltop Dr
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
14 inspectionsRe-inspection
Feb 3, 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, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 20, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 93 · Understand this area’s scale
5 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 issuesminorCode —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 issuesminorCode 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 issuesminorCode 36Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation / lighting - designated areas, use
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 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 findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 5, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
3 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 issuesminorCode 36Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation / lighting - designated areas, use
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jul 1, 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, Jul 1, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Jun 21, 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 issuesminorCode 36Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation / lighting - designated areas, use
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 21, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jun 21, 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 21, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Jun 18, 2024
B Grade
Official score: 83 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
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 problemscriticalCode 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 temperaturecriticalCode 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 problemsminorCode 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 insectsminorCode 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 issuesminorCode 36Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation / lighting - designated areas, use
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 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 insectsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 30, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
3 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 issuesminorCode 36Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation / lighting - designated areas, use
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 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 insectsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Dec 2, 2023
Not scored
1 recorded violation
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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 2, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Dec 1, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 9Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods / Not allowed in Limited Food Preparation MFF
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 temperaturecriticalCode 11Food temperature
Official wording
Proper reheating procedure for hot holding; for limited food prep, food cooked to order
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 temperatureminorCode 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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 1, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 9, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
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 problemsminorCode 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 problemsminorCode 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 insectsminorCode 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 findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 9, 2023 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Feb 9, 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 9, 2023 · Original Source
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