Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA

Smokey Tips And Thangs

1680 Hilltop Dr

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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Quick Answers

When was Smokey Tips And Thangs last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 15, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 96).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Oct 14, 2025 to Jan 15, 2026.
Has Smokey Tips And Thangs ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 14, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine

Jan 15, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

1a. Food Safety Certification & Exp. Date

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

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 15, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 14, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 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, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

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