La Carniceria Meat Market

8771 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX 78245
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited La Carniceria Meat Market four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Certified food protection manager shall be present” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical San Antonio restaurant, which scores around 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
67
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. 228.221(a)(4)(A) Certified Food Protection Manager Certification.
228.31(b)
Food does not meet standards of identity
3-601.11
86
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Establishment Permit is to be purchased within 10 days. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Ensure bags used to store spices are approved for food use. Do not use black trash bags. Do not use cardboard as liners for shelves. 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use.. 3-202.15 Package integrity.
228.224(i)
74
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No food handler certificates could not be provided at time of inspection: Ensure employees have food handling certificate as per 228.31(e) The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.
228.31(e)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Observed no food manager with certificate present at time of inspection. Correction: A food manager must be 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 thawed using improper method
3-501.13(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(C)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Carniceria Meat Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Carniceria Meat Market on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Carniceria Meat Market?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager shall be present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Carniceria Meat Market.

How does La Carniceria Meat Market compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

La Carniceria Meat Market most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has La Carniceria Meat Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Carniceria Meat Market have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Carniceria Meat Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is La Carniceria Meat Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Carniceria Meat Market is inspected around three times per year on average.