Re-inspection
Jun 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, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
El Viejon Seafood Mira Mesa
9837 Mira Mesa Blvd
Last inspected Jun 3, 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
8 inspectionsRoutine
Jun 2, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
minorCode 6Handwashing
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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & 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 problemsminorCode 7Food temperature
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Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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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 19Food temperature
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Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
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 22Water, plumbing, and sewage
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Sewage & wastewater properly disposed
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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, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
May 27, 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 27, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jul 8, 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, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Not scored
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 18Other
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Compliance with:
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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, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Not scored
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 18Other
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Compliance with:
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, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
May 22, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
criticalCode 16Other
Official wording
Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 18Other
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Compliance with:
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 19Food temperature
Official wording
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
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 21Other
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Hot & cold water available
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 27Other
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Food separated and protected
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 34Cleaning and sanitizing
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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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 22, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 13, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
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