Des Pardes International Market
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
41
Score
The most recent inspection for DES PARDES INTERNATIONAL MARKET, located at 4081 Medical Dr in San Antonio, TX, was conducted on December 18, 2025, and resulted in a high-risk score of 41. This inspection identified three critical, three major, and three minor violations, including issues with hand sink accessibility, hot water availability in the meat prep kitchen, and protection of packaged cookies in a self-serve area. While this inspection noted several concerns, DES PARDES INTERNATIONAL MARKET has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its three scored visits.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(6)
Observation : Observed employee in meat prep kitchen washing hands without hot water because sink did not have hot water. Corrective Action : Ensure hot water of at least 100 degrees F is available at all hand sinks and that employees are washing hands with hot water (100 degrees F or higher). FDA Code 2-301-12(B) : Cleaning procedure--steps.
Observation : Meat prep kitchen either ran out of hot water or does not have working hot water. Plenty of hot water found in prep kitchen on other side of establishment. Corrective Action : Ensure hot water (110 degrees F or above) is available in prep kitchen and meat room. If needed, wash dishes from meat area in prep kitchen until hot water (110 degrees F or higher) is restored. May need to invest in larger water heater or investigate why hot water is not available in meat prep kitchen. FDA C
5-103.11(B)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Observation : Establishment's owner allegedly has a food manager certification, but was not onsite at time of visit. No other staff seemed to have a food manager certification. Corrective Action : Ensure at least one person per shift is onsite with proof of current food manager certification. FDA Code 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)
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
4-904.11(A)
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
41
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
OWNER HOLDS FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION BUT IS NOT AT ESTABLISHMENT. ENSURE AT LEAST ONE PERSON PER SHIFT IS AT ESTABLISHMENT WITH PROOF OF CURRENT FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION **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 stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
55
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
78
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(C)(2)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
Observed an open ceiling where water heater is located. Ensure ceiling tiles are covered as per 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings.
228.171
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)(2)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(D)
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
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