Star Mart
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
58
Score
A recent inspection on November 21, 2025, at STAR MART, located at 5397 Medina Base Rd in San Antonio, TX, resulted in a moderate risk score of 58. The inspection identified four major and three minor violations, including issues with food debris, dirty surfaces, improper labeling of ice bags, and a lack of paper towels in the restroom. STAR MART has had two inspections on record, with a historical pattern of medium-risk findings.
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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
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(B)(4)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
58
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning
4-702.11
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Observed that the new Food License for the 2025 Fiscal Year has NOT been purchased yet (Invoice in DHD states “Unpaid”). The inspector shall issue a 10-day Notice of Violation (NOV) for the owner to purchase the food permit for this year. Inspector was informed by Fiscal that a late fee shall be included. Ensure that the establishment owner/ representative purchases the new Food Permit before or during the first month of the fiscal year (October). Ensure the following: 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirem
8-301.11.1
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
Observed a heavily soiled cloth towel below the beer table (covered completely in black substance). The inspector instructed the staff to discard the cloth towel, and to place all soiled towels in a dirty hamper. Cloths/ rags used to clean and sanitize Food-Contact and Nonfood-Contact surfaces MUST be stored in the sanitizing bucket between uses. If the cloth is very dirty, then it MUST be placed in a hamper assigned for heavily soiled cloths/ rags. Ensure the following: 4-802.11(A) Linens that
4-802.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
33
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ensure food establishment permit is valid and current. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
7-202.11(A)
Observed handwash sink had very low water pressure. Observed 3 compartment sink, mop sink, and handwash sink only reach a temperature of 78F. Ensure temperature at 3-compartment sink reaches 110F. Ensure water reaches 100F at handsink and there is enough water pressure. 5-103.11(B) Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?. 5-103.12 Water pressure.
5-103.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
58
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