Retail Market with Deli · San Diego County, CA

Axum Market

Name: Axum Market
Address: 4487 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego County, CA

4487 El Cajon Blvd

Last inspected Sep 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

10 inspections

Routine

Sep 18, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

1a. Food Safety Certification & Exp. Date

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 21Other

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Hot & cold water available

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances - properly identified, stored, used

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood 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, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 23, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 91 · Understand this area’s scale

6 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 7Food temperature

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Proper hot & 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 21Other

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Hot & cold water available

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 35Equipment and utensils

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Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity

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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 38Facility maintenance

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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

minorCode 39Equipment and utensils

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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, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 15, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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.

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 32Food source and labeling

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Food properly labeled & honestly presented

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 7, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 93 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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.

Official wording

Hot & cold water available

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds or animals

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 32Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled & honestly presented

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 7, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Mar 28, 2023

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 28, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Feb 14, 2023

Not scored

1 recorded violation

minorCode 21Other

Official wording

Hot & cold water available

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 14, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jan 23, 2023

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 23, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 23, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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 problems

minorCode 23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds or animals

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances - properly identified, stored, used

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 23, 2023 · Original Source