Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA

Tacos El Parejita

163 Mace St

Last inspected Nov 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

Not scored

Get the Next Inspection, Free.

We'll email you when Tacos El Parejita has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

Own this restaurant? Add an Inspection Badge to Your Website · Inspection Prep Checklist

SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Tacos El Parejita last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 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?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 13 inspections on record, from Jan 31, 2023 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Tacos El Parejita ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 13 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 31, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

13 inspections

Site Investigation

Nov 3, 2026

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 3, 2026 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Oct 23, 2026

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 23, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

May 26, 2026

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 26, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers - provided, accurate

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 19, 2026

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

Status Verification

Jan 27, 2026

Not scored

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

No Valid Permit

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Aug 1, 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, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 9, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 22Pests

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 31Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food 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 37Pests

Official Wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing; Garbage and refuse - properly disposed; Facilities maintained - clean surroundings

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source

Status Verification

Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 12, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and 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.

Official Wording

Thermometers - provided, accurate

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 16, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 6Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and 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.

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 34Equipment and utensils