More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Pala Mesa Market last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 6, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Score 99” (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?
11 inspections on record, from Apr 21, 2023 to Mar 6, 2026.
Has Pala Mesa Market ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 21, 2023.
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.
Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing
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.
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.