Pre-Packaged Retail Market · San Diego County, CA

Mr A's Liquor

254 Vista Village Dr

Last inspected Oct 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98

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Quick Answers

When was Mr A's Liquor last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 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: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Jan 4, 2023 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Mr A's Liquor ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 4, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Routine

Oct 23, 2026

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, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 15, 2025

Score 95

Official score: 95 · 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

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

minorCode 43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities -properly constructed, supplied, 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, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Dec 16, 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 16, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 9, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

1b. Food Handler Training

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, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection