Re-inspection
May 19, 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, May 19, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
Del Taco 233
3896 Clairemont Dr
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsStatus Verification
May 11, 2026
Not scored
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
No Valid Permit
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, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Apr 13, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood 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 44Pests
Official wording
Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing
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 45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, 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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source
Status Verification
Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
May 14, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
minorCode 35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 38Facility 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, May 14, 2025 · Original Source
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