Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Taco Bell #25503

5230 Balboa Ave

Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Taco Bell #25503 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 25, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 100).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Sep 11, 2023 to Jun 25, 2026.
Has Taco Bell #25503 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 11, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Routine

Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Nov 20, 2025

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 20, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 19, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 34Cleaning 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 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Aug 29, 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, Aug 29, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 19, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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

minorCode 6Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.