Retail Market with Deli · San Diego County, CA

G & M Oil #174

7737 Balboa Ave

Last inspected Oct 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was G & M Oil #174 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 16, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 100).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Feb 17, 2023 to Oct 16, 2026.
Has G & M Oil #174 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 17, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

Oct 16, 2026

A Grade

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, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 1, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 26, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 34Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities -installed, maintained, used; Test strips available

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, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 22, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing -proper backflow devices

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 22, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 17, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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.