Pre-Packaged Retail Market · San Diego County, CA

Ruiz Liquor

2145 E Vista Way

Last inspected Sep 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98

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When was Ruiz Liquor last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 9, 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?: 4 inspections on record, from Jul 31, 2023 to Sep 9, 2026.
Has Ruiz Liquor ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 31, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

Sep 9, 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.

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Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 20, 2025

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, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 19, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 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

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 19, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 31, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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, Jul 31, 2023 · Original Source