Class B Cottage Food Operation · San Diego County, CA

Chips Alcarada

319 Minnesota Ave

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Chips Alcarada last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 4, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Not scored”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from May 12, 2023 to May 4, 2026.
Has Chips Alcarada ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 12, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

May 4, 2026

Not scored

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Other

Official Wording

1b. Food processor course complete

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, May 4, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 15, 2025

Not scored

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Other

Official Wording

1b. Food processor course complete

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

3a. Hand washing station stocked and available

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.