Northstar Food Mart
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
67
Score
NORTHSTAR FOOD MART, located at 10393 Sahara in San Antonio, TX 78216, had a moderate risk inspection on December 15, 2025. This inspection noted one critical violation regarding the availability of hot and cold water at a hand sink, along with a lack of soap and paper towels. Additionally, a leaking pipe by the ice machine was observed, with employees reportedly in the process of repair.
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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 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Observed cold and hot water unavailable at front hand sink. Ensure all hand sinks have hot water 100F and cold water under pressure. 5-103.12 Water pressure.
5-103.12
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Observed soda machine broken. Ensure equipment is in good repair. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
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Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
Observed ice machine cover removed. Ensure ice machine cover is in place. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.
5-303.12
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Observed ice machine missing cover. Ensure ice machine cover is restored. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.
5-303.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
4-501.14
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Jul 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(B)(4)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
4-501.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
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Jan 3, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Observed debris on the tongs used with pickles. Ensure food-contact surfaces are maintained clean to sight and touch.
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(B)(4)
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
4-501.14
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Jul 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
The establishment did not have running water at the time of the inspection. Ensure running hot and cold water are always available. The inspector told the employee on-site that the establishment can not open handle or sell bagged ice or pickles. 5-103.11(A) Water capacity.
5-103.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(B)(4)
No hot water was available at the three-compartment sink. Ensure hot water at 110F is available at the 3-compartment sink. 4-501.110 Mechanical warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature.
4-501.110
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
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