Culebra Meat Market # 9
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
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Culebra Meat Market # 9, located at 7605 Tezel Rd in San Antonio, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 25, 2025. The inspection identified four major and four minor violations, including the absence of a certified food manager during operating hours and the lack of date labels on several refrigerated, ready-to-eat food items. Previous inspections for this San Antonio facility have also indicated high-risk conditions.
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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
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Observed no food manager on duty during the time of the inspection. (food manager certification unable to be provided) Ensure a food manager is on duty at all hours of operation. 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
228.31(b)
Food handler certifications were unable to be procured at the time of the inspection. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria. Sec. 13-119. - Food handler certification required. (a) Food handler certification is required of all employees of a food establishment regardless of their position unless exempted under section 13-121. The food establishment shall maintain on the premises a certificate of completion of the food h
228.31(d)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
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Sep 25, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food handler certifications were unable to be procured at the time of the inspection. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria. Sec. 13-119. - Food handler certification required. (a) Food handler certification is required of all employees of a food establishment regardless of their position unless exempted under section 13-121. The food establishment shall maintain on the premises a certificate of completion of the food h
228.31(d)
Observed no food manager on duty during the time of the inspection. (food manager certification unable to be provided) Ensure a food manager is on duty at all hours of operation. 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
228.31(b)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
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Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Observed no food manager on duty during the time of the inspection. (food manager certification unable to be provided) Ensure a food manager is on duty at all hours of operation. 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
228.31(b)
Food handler certifications were unable to be procured at the time of the inspection. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria. Sec. 13-119. - Food handler certification required. (a) Food handler certification is required of all employees of a food establishment regardless of their position unless exempted under section 13-121. The food establishment shall maintain on the premises a certificate of completion of the food h
228.31(d)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
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Aug 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(3)
DISCONTINUE USING CUPS TO DISPENSE/TRANSFER FOODS. USE UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE.
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May 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Floor tiles not in good repair/missing/cracked in deli area. Floor must be in good condition.
SEE FLOORING IN FREEZER. REMOVE BUILDUP ON FLOOR.
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Dec 8, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Medicines stored or used improperly
7-207.11(A)
EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS REQUIRE ATTENTION; NOT CLEAN
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE BY RESTROOMS. ALL CEILING TILES MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT DELI AREA AND IN THE PREPARATION AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
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Aug 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
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Feb 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
CLEAN FLOORING AND REMOVE DEBRIS (RAW MEAT) ON THE FLOOR.
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
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