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Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA

El Guadalajara Mexican Food

139 Pawnee St

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was El Guadalajara Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 28, 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: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Aug 21, 2023 to Jan 28, 2026.
Has El Guadalajara Mexican Food ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 21, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Routine

Jan 28, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 1, 2025

A Grade

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 30, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 23, 2024

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, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 21, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 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 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 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, Aug 21, 2023 · Original Source

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