Retail Market with Deli · San Diego County, CA
553 W 09Th Ave
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Routine
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
Food separated and protected
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
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 problemsHot & cold water available
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingWarewashing facilities -installed, maintained, used; Test strips available
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 problemsPlumbing -proper backflow devices
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source
Status Verification
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 5, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 6, 2023 · Original Source
Routine
Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
1b. Food Handler Training
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 issuesNo rodents, insects, birds or animals
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 insectsFood storage; food storage containers identified
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 23, 2023 · Original Source
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