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Prepackaged Cart/Truck · San Diego County, CA

Tamales Brenda

2709 Imperial Ave

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 96

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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

5 inspections

Routine

Jun 18, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 34Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; 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.

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minorCode 39Other

Official wording

Compliance with fire safety requirements - first aid kit, emergency exit, self-closing lid on fryer

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

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minorCode 41Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Grade card, signs, last inspection report available; Written operational procedures available and followed; Restroom letter of agreement

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.

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minorCode 42Other

Official wording

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, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source

Status Verification

Jun 11, 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 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 27, 2025

Score 100

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 27, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 23, 2024

Score 100

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, May 23, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 21, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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.

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

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