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Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Mexico Lindo

169 S Juniper St

Last inspected May 6, 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

6 inspections

Routine

May 6, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

In plain English

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

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minorCode 43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities -properly constructed, supplied, 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 19, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot & 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 temperature
minorCode 26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used, frozen food

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 temperature

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 17, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

In plain English

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

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minorCode 30Other

Official wording

Food storage; food storage containers identified

In plain English

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

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minorCode 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 insects
minorCode 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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 28, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 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 temperature
minorCode 39Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers -provided, accurate

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 40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths -properly used, stored

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 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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 31, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths -properly used, stored

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 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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 5, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot & 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 temperature
minorCode 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 temperature
minorCode 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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 5, 2023 · Original Source

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