Status Verification
Nov 7, 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, Nov 7, 2026 · Original Source
Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA
Gnarly Nachos
1680 Hilltop Dr
Last inspected Nov 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
- When was Gnarly Nachos last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 7, 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?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 10 inspections on record, from Jan 24, 2023 to Nov 7, 2026.
- Has Gnarly Nachos ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 24, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
10 inspectionsRoutine
Mar 1, 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, Mar 1, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 11, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale
3 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 temperatureminorCode 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 issuesminorCode 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 findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 19, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale
2 recorded violations
minorCode 31Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 problemsminorCode 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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Dec 7, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale
1 recorded violation
minorCode 31Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 7, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Mar 19, 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 19, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 27, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale
3 recorded violations
minorCode 22Pests
Official Wording
No rodents, insects, birds or animals
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 insectsminorCode 31Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 problemsminorCode 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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Dec 2, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale
2 recorded violations
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 problemsminorCode 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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 2, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Jan 24, 2023
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 24, 2023 · Original Source
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