Pre-Packaged Retail Market · San Diego County, CA

Ballards Liquor

1183 E Main St

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99

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When was Ballards Liquor last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 14, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Score 99” (official score 99).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Jan 24, 2025 to Jan 14, 2026.
Has Ballards Liquor ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 24, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine

Jan 14, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 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 finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 24, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 13Contamination

Official Wording

Food in good condition, safe & 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source

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