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Pre-Packaged Retail Market · San Diego County, CA

Dukes Liquor

7029 El Cajon Blvd

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Dukes Liquor last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Score 96” (official score 96).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Apr 18, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Dukes Liquor ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 18, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Routine

Oct 27, 2026

Score 96

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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
minorCode 44Pests

Official Wording

Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing

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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 12, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · 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.

More about handwashing problems
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, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 22, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

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, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Dec 27, 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, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 27, 2023

Score 97

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Apr 26, 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, Apr 26, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 18, 2023

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 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
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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 18, 2023 · Original Source

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