Korean Market

6210 Fairdale Dr, San Antonio, TX 78218

Korean

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Korean Market four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Observed employee touch ready to eat foods without gloves or a barrier” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Korean Market scores about where you'd expect for a San Antonio restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

May 31, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Handwashing done in improper location

2-301.15

Observed dirt, dust, and other debris on vent hoods above the fryer and stove area. Surrounding the cooking equipment, on floors near the stove and fryer, and inside the refrigerators, microwaves, and freezers. Ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces are maintained clean and free of any debris build up. 4-202.18 Ventilation hood systems, filters. 4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-con

4-202.18

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly

7-206.11

Observed dirt, dust, and other debris on vent hoods above the fryer and stove area. Surrounding the cooking equipment, on floors near the stove and fryer, and inside the refrigerators and freezers. Ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces are maintained clean and free of any debris build up. 4-202.18 Ventilation hood systems, filters. 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surfaces

4-202.18

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

View 5 violations

Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly

7-206.11

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

5-202.12(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Time used as public health control not properly documented

3-501.19(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Korean Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Korean Market on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Korean Market?

Across the inspection record, “observed employee touch ready to eat foods without gloves or a barrier” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Korean Market.

How does Korean Market compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Korean Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Korean Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Korean Market have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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