Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Panchos Association Inc

Name: Panchos Association Inc
Address: 1709 E Main St, San Diego County, CA

1709 E Main St

Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

11 inspections

Routine

Jan 5, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 91 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 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

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Approved thawing methods used, frozen food

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minorCode 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.

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minorCode 28Other

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Fruits & vegetables washed

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

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minorCode 30Other

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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 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 5, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 17, 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 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 28, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 15Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food obtained from approved source

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 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.

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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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

Environmental

May 28, 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, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 7, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used, frozen food

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances - properly identified, stored, used

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 44Pests

Official wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 26, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 26, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Sep 6, 2023

Not scored

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 6, 2023 · Original Source

Environmental

Aug 30, 2023

Not scored

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 5Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed; gloves used properly

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.

Official wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean & sanitized

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 23Pests

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No rodents, insects, birds or animals

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minorCode 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 problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 30, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 21, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean & sanitized

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 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 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.

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minorCode 36Equipment and utensils

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Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use

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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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 21, 2023 · Original Source