Express Mart #2

1903 19Th St Sw San Antonio, Tx 78207 « Back, San Antonio, TX
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The most recent inspection for EXPRESS MART #2, located at 1903 19Th St Sw in San Antonio, TX, was conducted on September 22, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 61. This inspection identified two critical and two major violations, including issues with unlabeled bags of ice, a lack of paper towels at the hand sink, and a punctured ice bag. Across three recorded inspections, EXPRESS MART #2 has primarily received medium-risk classifications.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
3-201.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
3-202.15
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. OBSERVED UNPAID PERMIT. ENSURE PERMIT IS PAID ASAP
8-301.11.1
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Pre-packaged food sold at a Self-Service Food Market criteria. OBSERVED EXPIRED TORTILLAS AND PRE-PACKAGED PASTRIES ON THE SHELVES. ENSURE NO EXPIRED RTE FOODS ARE STORED AFTER EXPIRATION DATE.
228.225(c)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
Water pressure specifications. OBSERVED NO WATER RUNNING THROUGH THE HANDSINK. ENSURE HANDSINK IS REPAIRED SO THERE IS HOTWATER RUNNING.
228.271(2)
Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided. OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. ENSURE MOP SINK HAS RUNNING WATER TURNED BACK ON, SO APPROPRIATE CLEANING CAN BE DONE.
5-203.13
Toilet facilities not conveniently accessible
6-402.11
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
4-501.14
58
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(B)(4)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(3)
Mechanical ventilation inadequate or absent
6-304.11
Observed: Mop sink on site without proper water pressure for hot and cold running water. Ensure mop sink is operational with water under pressure, as per......5-203.13 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided.
5-203.13
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
4-501.14
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
70
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
4-501.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
58
Aug 22, 2023
Routine
8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(B)(1)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(B)(4)
OBSERVED: NO HOT (100-110F DEGREES) WATER AT ANY HAND, THREE OR MOP SINK IN STORE. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Store will need to stop bagging ice, pickles, soda fountain, and coffee until hot water is available. Check water heater. ENSURE HOT WATER IS RESTORED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AS PER....5-103.11(B) Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?.
5-103.11(B)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
OBSERVED: Dumpster overflowing with trash around dumpster and lids are open. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure trash is routinely picked up by service company and lids of dumpster are closed at all times except for when in use, as per....5-501.113(A)(2) Covering receptacles after filled. 5-501.115 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures.
5-501.113(A)(2)
Ensure restroom trash can has a lid, as per...5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.
5-501.17
Ensure restroom door is self-closing, as per...6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.
6-501.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Observed: Dumpster sitting on ground. Corrective Action: Ensure dumpster is placed on concrete or asphalt, as per....5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface.
5-501.11
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Jan 31, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
OBSERVED: Food permit is expired. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure Food permit is renewed before another late fee is accessed. (See separate statement of fees due) 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(B)(1)
OBSERVED: Dumpster overflowing with trash around dumpster and lids are open. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure trash is routinely picked up by service company and lids of dumpster are closed at all times except for when in use. 5-501.113(A)(2) Covering receptacles after filled. 5-501.115 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures.
5-501.113(A)(2)
OBSERVED: Dumpster is sitting on exposed ground. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Store dumpster on asphalt or concrete. If asphalt or concrete is overgrown by weeds/grass then area may need to be redone or place dumpster in an area where asphalt/concrete is in good repair. 6-405.10 units, receptacles, and areas used for refuse shall be located as specified in 5-501.19. 5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface.
6-405.10
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
4-501.14
OBSERVED: Hot water pressure at hand sink, three comp. sink and mop sink are very low. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure when water (hot) is turned on has adequate water pressure at all sinks. Restroom hand sink has great pressure. 228.271(2) Water pressure specifications.
228.271(2)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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