Pre-Packaged Retail Market · San Diego County, CA

Bs Caribbean Food Market

4459 University Ave

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 94

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Quick Answers

When was Bs Caribbean Food Market last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 22, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Score 94” (official score 94).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Feb 24, 2025 to Apr 22, 2026.
Has Bs Caribbean Food Market ever been closed by the health department?: The records we hold show 1 closure, most recently on Feb 24, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Apr 22, 2026

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 7Food temperature

Official Wording

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

criticalCode 18Other

Official Wording

Compliance with:

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, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 16, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 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.

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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

minorCode 44Pests

Official Wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 26, 2025

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source

Status Verification

Feb 24, 2025

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

No Valid Permit

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

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