Retail Market with Deli · San Diego County, CA

Oceanside Shell

660 Douglas Dr

Last inspected Nov 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Oceanside Shell last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 95).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 9 inspections on record, from Apr 24, 2023 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Oceanside Shell ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 24, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

Routine

Nov 3, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 7Food temperature

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 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, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Nov 21, 2025

Not scored

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 11Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 14, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 11Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 23, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 93 · 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 reheating procedures for hot holding

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jan 8, 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, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 26, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 93 · 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 reheating procedures for hot holding

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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 26, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 24, 2023

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 7Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot & cold holding temperatures

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

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

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, Apr 24, 2023 · Original Source