Retail Market with Deli · San Diego County, CA

Big Ben Market

Name: Big Ben Market
Address: 108 E 08Th St, San Diego County, CA

108 E 08Th St

Last inspected May 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

4 inspections

Routine

May 18, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 96 · 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.

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Food separated and protected

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

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minorCode 29Chemicals

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Toxic substances - properly identified, stored, used

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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.

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Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 22, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 7Food temperature

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Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

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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.

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Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 22, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 27Other

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Food separated and protected

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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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 4, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 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.