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Mobile Food Facility Prep Unit · San Diego County, CA

Tacos El Unico 2

163 Mace St

Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Tacos El Unico 2 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 27, 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?
6 inspections on record, from Feb 28, 2023 to Jan 27, 2026.
Has Tacos El Unico 2 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Routine

Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 19, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 18Food temperature

Official Wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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

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

Routine

Feb 19, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 18Food temperature

Official Wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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

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

Routine

Feb 13, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 18Food temperature

Official Wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 9, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 93 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 13Contamination

Official Wording

Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated

In Plain English

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
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 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
minorCode 36Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation / lighting - designated areas, use

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 28, 2023

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, Feb 28, 2023 · Original Source

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