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Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA

La Jalapena Catering

1520 Linda Vista Dr

Last inspected Jan 27, 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

4 inspections

Routine

Jan 27, 2026

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, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 31, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and 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.

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minorCode 28Other

Official wording

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

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

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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.

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minorCode 42Other

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Proper identification on vehicle / cart

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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, Jan 31, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 15, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 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.

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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, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 14, 2023

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 14, 2023 · Original Source

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