Re-inspection
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
Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
Taqueria La Nueva Imperial
1351 03Rd Ave
Last inspected Oct 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Taqueria La Nueva Imperial last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 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?
- 7 inspections on record, from Jul 25, 2023 to Oct 23, 2026.
- Has Taqueria La Nueva Imperial ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 25, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspectionsStatus Verification
Oct 16, 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 16, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 15, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 91 · Understand This Area’s Scale
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 5Handwashing
Official Wording
Hands clean & properly washed; gloves used properly
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 problemsminorCode 23Pests
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 insectsminorCode 30Other
Official Wording
Food storage; food storage containers identified
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use
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 issuesminorCode 44Pests
Official Wording
Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing
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 insectsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Apr 2, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale
2 recorded violations
minorCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use
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 issuesminorCode 44Pests
Official Wording
Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing
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 insectsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
Environmental
Apr 2, 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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 23, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 90 · Understand This Area’s Scale
7 recorded violations
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food contact surfaces clean & sanitized
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 problemsminorCode 23Pests
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 insectsminorCode 27Other
Official Wording
Food separated and protected
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 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 problemsminorCode 35Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 issuesminorCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Jul 25, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale
4 recorded violations
minorCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food contact surfaces clean & sanitized
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 problemsminorCode 30Other
Official Wording
Food storage; food storage containers identified
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 35Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 issuesminorCode 40Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping cloths -properly used, stored
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 problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 25, 2023 · Original Source
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