Low Risk Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Howells Liquor

6853 Imperial Ave

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Howells Liquor last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 22, 2026. 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: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Mar 29, 2023 to Jun 22, 2026.
Has Howells Liquor ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 29, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

Jun 22, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 30Other

Official Wording

Food storage; food storage containers identified

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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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, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 15, 2025

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.

Official Wording

Food storage; food storage containers identified

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 45Cleaning and sanitizing

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, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 3, 2025

A Grade

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.

Official Wording

Food storage; food storage containers identified

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

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, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 13, 2024

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, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 29, 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.