El Paso Food Mart

5219 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX 78237
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, El Paso Food Mart has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Observed pickle tongs and container holding pickle tongs with debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so El Paso Food Mart is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
90
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
86
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Observed pickle tongs in rusted metal container. Ensure pickle tongs are kept on/in a clean and dry surface.
Bags of ice missing labels. Ensure bags are labeled with business name, address and telephone number.
Clean restroom
Ensure most current permit is posted.
Mop sink needs to be provided to discard and fill mop bucket. 3-compartment may not be used or water dumped outside.
3-compartment sink to be kept clean to wash, rinse and sanitize pickle tongs and soda nozzle dispenser covers.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Paso Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Paso Food Mart on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Paso Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, “observed pickle tongs and container holding pickle tongs with debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Paso Food Mart.

How does El Paso Food Mart compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

El Paso Food Mart most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has El Paso Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Paso Food Mart have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Paso Food Mart means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Paso Food Mart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Paso Food Mart is inspected around two times per year on average.