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Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA

La Catrina

163 Mace St

Last inspected Mar 4, 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

9 inspections

Re-inspection

Mar 4, 2026

Not scored

1 recorded violation

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, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 4, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 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 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.

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minorCode 42Other

Official wording

Proper identification on vehicle / cart

In plain English

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

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

Routine

Oct 9, 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 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
minorCode 42Other

Official wording

Proper identification on vehicle / cart

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

Status Verification

Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 4, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source

Status Verification

May 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, May 30, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 19, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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 problems
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 42Other

Official wording

Proper identification on vehicle / cart

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 19, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 2023 · Original Source

Status Verification

Mar 20, 2023

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 issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 20, 2023 · Original Source

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