Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA

Chula Vista Ice Cream 8

163 Mace St

Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Chula Vista Ice Cream 8 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 27, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 98).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Jan 29, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026.
Has Chula Vista Ice Cream 8 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 29, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Jan 27, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 8, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 93 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 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 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 24Food temperature