Re-inspection
Oct 5, 2026
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source
Pre-Packaged Retail Market · San Diego County, CA
Rice Pantry
205 W Mission Ave, Suite# T
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Quick Answers
- When was Rice Pantry last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 5, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Not scored”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 6 inspections on record, from Nov 13, 2023 to Oct 5, 2026.
- Has Rice Pantry ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 13, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspectionsRoutine
Sep 28, 2026
Score 92
Official score: 92 · 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 temperaturecriticalCode 15Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food obtained from approved source
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 3, 2025
Score 88
Official score: 88 · Understand This Area’s Scale
4 recorded violations
minorCode —Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
1a. Food Safety Certification & Exp. Date
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 issuesminorCode —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 issuescriticalCode 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 temperaturecriticalCode 15Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food obtained from approved source
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Nov 25, 2024
Score 98
Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale
2 recorded violations
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 problemsminorCode 44Pests
Official Wording
Premises, personal / cleaning items, vermin-proofing
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Nov 13, 2023
Score 100
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, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source
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