Ellison Food Mart
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
86
Score
The most recent inspection for ELLISON FOOD MART, located at 7019 Ray Ellison Blvd in San Antonio, TX 78227, was conducted on December 16, 2025, resulting in a low-risk score of 86. This inspection identified one major and one minor violation, including the presence of food debris in a cold hold unit and a past-use-by-date food item in refrigeration. Historically, ELLISON FOOD MART has maintained a pattern of low-risk scores across its four recorded inspections.
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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
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(B)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
86
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
78
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager on site during inspection. Correction: Ensure that a certified food protection manager is present at all times as per 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)
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
4-201.11
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
6-501.112
82
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
4-703.11(C)(4)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Observed hand washing sink in back area closes to kitchen area not workign and no hot or cold water present. This is the only hand wash sink in establishment that is not in the bathroom. Correction: Ensure that a working hand washing station is present at all times near food prep areas as per 5-204.11 Hand washing facilities. A hand washing facility shall be located: to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware washing areas; and in, or immediately adjacent
5-204.11
Observed no food manager present in store while open handling food is being served in establishment. Employee at time also did not have the knowledge of a food protection manager. Correction: Ensure that a food protection manager is present at all times of operation as per 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 label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
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May 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
67
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
During time of inspection, a CFM was not present. Ensure there is at least one CFM present 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)
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
5-203.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(B)(4)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Observed gasket on door leading to alcohol cooler was partially loose and partially taped with duct tape. Ensure equipment is in good condition and gasket is replaced. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
50
Jun 27, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Observed a missing panel of the ice machine that protects the water and ice from possible contamination. Ensure the ice machine is repaired or replaced. 228.222(d)(2) Location and installation. Equipment shall be located and installed and cleaned in a way that prevents food contamination and that also facilitates cleaning of the temporary food establishment.
228.222(d)(2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(C)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Observed no food handler certifications by the employees. Ensure all employees contain a valid food handler certification. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Observed the hand sink next to the ice machine not working. No cold or hot water is available to the hand sink. 5-103.11(B) Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?.
5-103.11(B)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
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