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Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA

Patito # 3

1701 National Ave

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

17 inspections

Routine

Jul 20, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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 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 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.

More about other finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source

Status Verification

Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 2026 · Original Source

Status Verification

Jun 30, 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 30, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 25, 2025

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage 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 25, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 25, 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 25, 2025 · Original Source

Status Verification

Jun 11, 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 11, 2025 · Original Source

Status Verification

May 14, 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 14, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Apr 9, 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, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source

Status Verification

Apr 1, 2025

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, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 16, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 18Food 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 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 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, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 15, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 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 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 35Equipment 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 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, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source

Status Verification

Mar 11, 2024

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 11, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

May 4, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 18Food 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 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 4, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

May 4, 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, May 4, 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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