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Retail Market with Deli · San Diego County, CA

Old Grove Shell

185 Old Grove Rd

Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Old Grove Shell last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 20, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 99).
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?
4 inspections on record, from Jun 28, 2023 to Feb 20, 2026.
Has Old Grove Shell ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Feb 20, 2026

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, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 20, 2025

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, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 20, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 93 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 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.

More about handwashing problems
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.

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minorCode 35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
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, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 28, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

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
minorCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
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, Jun 28, 2023 · Original Source

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