Pre-Packaged Retail Market · San Diego County, CA

Ernies Liquor Store

1223 Third Ave

Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98

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Quick Answers

When was Ernies Liquor Store last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 16, 2025. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Score 98” (official score 98).
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?: 4 inspections on record, from Dec 7, 2023 to Dec 16, 2025.
Has Ernies Liquor Store ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 7, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Dec 16, 2025

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, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Dec 5, 2024

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 5, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 25, 2024

Score 90

Official score: 90 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 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

criticalCode 15Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Food obtained from approved source

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 21Other