Essat Esshaki, who took ownership in February 2021 according to the BBB business file, operates Criscola's Liquor Store, a liquor store at 4641 Mission Blvd, 92109, that has served the Pacific Beach boardwalk corridor since the original business was established in 1989. Under Esshaki's management the store has maintained its broad inventory of spirits, beer, wine, cigars, cigarettes, and everyday essentials like paper towels and snacks that beach-house renters rely on. The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health awards the shop a perfect 100-out-of-100 inspection score, a detail that matters in a high-traffic tourist zone where turnover and foot traffic are constant. A free parking lot adjacent to the building is a draw for customers who would otherwise circle the block, and the store sits just steps from the sand for anyone provisioning a beach day. Late-night visitors heading home from Flamingo Deck, the rooftop bar a few blocks south, often make Criscola's their last stop of the evening. Mission Boulevard regulars who want to extend the night can continue north to Tavern at the Beach for pool tables and cold pints in a no-frills setting. Hours extend to 11:45 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with weeknight closing at 10:45 p.m. and a slightly earlier 9:45 p.m. wrap on Sundays. The shop accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, debit, checks, and Diners Club, covering nearly every payment method a visitor might carry.