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Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA

Mariscos El Prieto 7

1680 Hilltop Dr

Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Mariscos El Prieto 7 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 20, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 99).
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?
4 inspections on record, from Mar 2, 2023 to Jan 20, 2026.
Has Mariscos El Prieto 7 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 2, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Jan 20, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 16, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 23, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 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 problems
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 problems
minorCode 36Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation / lighting - designated areas, use

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 2, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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 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 issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 2, 2023 · Original Source

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