Bismillah Market

4115 Gardendale San Antonio, Tx 78229 « Back, San Antonio, TX
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
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Score
High Risk

Bismillah Market, located at 4115 Gardendale in San Antonio, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 22, 2026. This inspection identified four critical, four major, and two minor violations, including issues with uncovered bulk food items, unlabeled packages, and ceiling damage in the back kitchen. While the most recent inspection indicated significant concerns, Bismillah Market's historical inspection pattern has predominantly been low-risk.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(A)(1)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Food obtained from unapproved source
3-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(6)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Observation : Owner claims to have food manager certification, but was not present at time of inspection. Nobody else on premises held proof of current food manager certification in their name. Corrective Action : Ensure at least one person per shift is onsite with proof of food manager certifications. All food manager certifications must be posted in public view. FDA Code 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as requ
228.31(b)
Observation : Ceiling damage and missing ceiling tiles in back kitchen area. Corrective Action : Ensure ceiling is repaired in back kitchen and tiles are replaced. FDA Code 228.171 : Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings.
228.171
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
4-202.16
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Jul 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(B)(4)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
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Jan 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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May 28, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow
5-203.14
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Person in charge not present
2-101.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
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Aug 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PACKAGED PRODUCTS ON CONSUMER SHELVES AND ALSO FOR RAW MEATS/CHICKEN WITHIN CUSTOMER OPEN DISPLAY COOLER; THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE PROVIDED ON THE LABEL: NAME AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF WHERE FOOD IS PRODUCED AND/OR PACKAGED/MANUFACTURED, THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS, IF THERE ARE TWO OR MORE INGREDIENTS IN THAT PARTICULAR FOOD, AND NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS(EX: 8 OZ); RAW, PACKAGED MEAT/POULTRY SHOULD ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS, TO INCLUDE SAFE HANDLING
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