Pre-Packaged Retail Market · San Diego County, CA

Express Market

2543 University Ave

Last inspected Sep 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Express Market last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 30, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Not scored”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from May 12, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026.
Has Express Market ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 12, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Site Investigation

Sep 30, 2026

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 20, 2026

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.

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, May 20, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 3, 2025

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 3, 2025

Score 94

Official score: 94 · 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.

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 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, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

May 13, 2025

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 13, 2025 · Original Source

Status Verification

May 12, 2025

Not scored

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, May 12, 2025 · Original Source