Low Risk Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Total Wine & More

1018 N El Camino Real

Last inspected Oct 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Total Wine & More last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 26, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 91).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Mar 3, 2023 to Oct 26, 2026.
Has Total Wine & More ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 3, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Routine

Oct 26, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 91 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

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

criticalCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean & sanitized

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 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 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, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 18, 2025

A Grade

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, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 7, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 94 · 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

Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source

Routine