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Quick Answers
When was Tacos El Mezquite last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 17, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Not scored”.
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?
5 inspections on record, from Mar 24, 2026 to Jul 17, 2026.
Has Tacos El Mezquite ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 24, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Re-inspection
Jul 17, 2026
Not scored
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.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jun 4, 2026
Not scored
6 recorded violations
criticalCode 7Food temperature
Official Wording
Proper hot and 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.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Person in charge present and performs duties; Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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.
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.