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Limited Food Prep Cart · San Diego County, CA

Shawarma Xpress

139 Pawnee St

Last inspected Jun 2, 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

21 inspections

Routine

Jun 2, 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, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 2, 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 2, 2026 · Original Source

Status Verification

May 26, 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, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

Status Verification

May 14, 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, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 9, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 9, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

May 9, 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, May 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 13, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 9Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods / Not allowed in Limited Food Preparation MFF

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, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 23, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

No waste water discharge to the ground; Sewage system and components maintained

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source

Status Verification

Dec 3, 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, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source

Status Verification

Oct 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, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

May 6, 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 6, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

May 6, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

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, May 6, 2024 · Original Source

Status Verification

Apr 29, 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 29, 2024 · Original Source

Status Verification

Apr 17, 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 17, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 26, 2024

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

2 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and 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
criticalCode 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 25, 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 25, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 2, 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, Jun 2, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 2023 · Original Source

Status Verification

Feb 8, 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, Feb 8, 2023 · Original Source

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