North Star Food Mart

1719 Zarzamora St S, San Antonio, TX 78207

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, North Star Food Mart has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “observed bleach and laundry cleaner store on top of soda and beer cans” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average San Antonio facility scores 84, putting North Star Food Mart on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11(A)(3)

Observed: Trash receptacle in restroom does not have a lid or cover. Ensure all trash receptacles have a lid/cover, as per.....5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.

5-501.17

Oct 23, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

5-203.11

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(K)

Food label missing or inaccurate

3-602.11(B)(4)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

OBSERVED: RESTROOM TRASH CAN IS WITHOUT A LID OR COVER. ACTIONS REQUIRED: RESTROOM TRASH CAN REQUIRES A LID OR COVER, AS PER......5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.

5-501.17

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11(A)(1)

OBSERVED: NO MOP SINK IN STORE WITH HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. ACTIONS REQUIRED: INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, 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

OBSERVED: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT HAVE DRAIN BOARDS OR SHELFS. ACTIONS REQUIRED: INSTALL ONE DRAIN BOARD AND SHELF OR DRAIN BOARD AND PUSH CART, AS PER.....4-301.13 Drain boards.

4-301.13

OBSERVED: NO HOT (110F DEGREES) WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ACTIONS REQUIRED: ENSURE HOT (110F DEGREES) WATER IS PROVIDED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS (ICE SCOOP, TONGS).

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Mar 22, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

3-602.11(B)(4)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11(A)(3)

OBSERVED: WHOLE ONIONS BEING STORED ON CARDBOARD. CORRECTIVE ACTION: ENSURE ALL PERISHABLE FRUIT ITEMS SHALL BE ON A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT CONTAINER. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER TO STORE. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.

228.223(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Star Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North Star Food Mart on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North Star Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, “observed bleach and laundry cleaner store on top of soda and beer cans” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at North Star Food Mart.

How does North Star Food Mart compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

North Star Food Mart most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has North Star Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at North Star Food Mart have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at North Star Food Mart 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 North Star Food Mart inspected?

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

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