Low Risk Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Howard Johnson Express Inn

1631 Hotel Circle S

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

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A Grade

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When was Howard Johnson Express Inn last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 16, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 97).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Oct 19, 2023 to Apr 16, 2026.
Has Howard Johnson Express Inn ever been closed by the health department?: The records we hold show 1 closure, most recently on Jan 6, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Apr 16, 2026

A Grade

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.

Official Wording

Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, 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, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 26, 2025

A Grade

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.