Popular Food Mart

1439 Southcross E, San Antonio, TX 78223

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Popular Food Mart has been inspected four times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “observed jug on milk on counter in melted ice” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among San Antonio restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Ensure that there is a certified food manager present during all hours of operations and certification must be posted in a place conspicuous to the public.

Clean inside of three-compartment sink and maintain clean for daily utensil washing. use test strips.

Nov 27, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

• Ensure that there is a certified food manager present during all hours of operations and certification must be posted in a place conspicuous to the public.

Observed mop bucket in three compartment sink. Ensure 3-compartment sink is only used for washing dishes/food contact surfaces.

Mop sink was blocked by ladders. Ensure mop sink is accessible.

Mops not properly air-dried after use

6-501.16

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11(A)(1)

Ensure most current report and permit are posted.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)(4)(b)

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

5-202.12(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink

6-301.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Ensure tongs are no longer stored in water and a separate tong is set next to each type of pickle/food items to prevent cross contamination between containers as required under 4-302.11 A FOOD dispensing UTENSIL shall be available for each container displayed at a CONSUMER self-service unit

4-302.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(D)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(2)

Mar 15, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)(b)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Food label missing or inaccurate

3-602.11(B)(4)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Food thermometer not available or accessible

4-302.12(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(2)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(D)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popular Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popular Food Mart on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popular Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, “observed jug on milk on counter in melted ice” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popular Food Mart.

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

Popular Food Mart most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Popular Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Popular Food Mart have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Popular Food Mart inspected?

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

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