Retail Market with Deli · San Diego County, CA

Mesa Rock Arco

26915 Mesa Rock Rd

Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Mesa Rock Arco last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 7, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 97).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Aug 30, 2023 to Jan 7, 2026.
Has Mesa Rock Arco ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 30, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

Jan 7, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 30Other

Official Wording

Food storage; food storage containers identified

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing -proper backflow devices

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 45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 19, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 30Other

Official Wording

Food storage; food storage containers identified

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood 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 45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Oct 17, 2023

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 17, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Sep 26, 2023

Not scored

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 7Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot & 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 temperature

minorCode 30Other

Official Wording

Food storage; food storage containers identified

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, Sep 26, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 30, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 90 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

1b. Food Handler Training

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

criticalCode 7Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 23Pests

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 insects

minorCode 30Other

Official Wording

Food storage; food storage containers identified

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 30, 2023 · Original Source