Trinity Food Mart #21
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
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Trinity Food Mart #21, located at 202 Trinity St S in San Antonio, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 29, 2025. This inspection identified 4 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor violations, including issues with a unisex restroom receptacle, staff wearing jewelry while handling food, and improper storage of personal items. Previous inspections for Trinity Food Mart #21 have also predominantly been categorized as high-risk.
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Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
3-501.18(A)(1)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Food on display not protected from contamination
3-306.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Observed: No Food Manager on-site during food preparation hours. 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)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Observed: No hand-washing sink in the room where the three compartment sink is. 5-204.11 Hand washing facilities. A hand washing facility shall be located: to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware washing areas; and in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms.
5-204.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(1)
Observed: Unisex restroom with no cover on trash bin. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.
5-501.17
Observed: Phone set up next to cutting board on counter, personal food in fridge and walk-in cooler next to items for customers. All personal items must be stored below and away from items for customers. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.
7-209.11
Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food
2-303.11
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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(A)
Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils
3-304.11
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
4-301.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
3-307.11
Handwashing sign not posted
6-301.14
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Aug 21, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)(b)
Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils
3-304.11
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(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
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Feb 27, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
OBSERVED FOOD PASSED THE 7 DAYS LABELED ON DATE MARKING (2/19/24-2/25/24, ETC.) ENSURE TO DISPOSE OF FOOD THAT HAS PASSED EXPIRATION ACCORDING TO TCS STANDARDS.
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Separate pre-packaged food that is for self-service and food that is used for open-handling food prep for sale. Customers should not have access to food product.
Mop sink faucet was replaced but surrounding area needs to be repaired and made in good repair.
Observed leak at 3-compartment sink and hand sink in restroom. Ensure leaks are repaired.
Cold-hold in serving area food not temping at 41F. Temperatures ranged from 43-60F. Ensure food is kept at 41F or time as a public health control may be be used.
Food made yesterday temped 50 and 46 in walk in cooler. Ensure food is cooled to 41 within 6 hours and kept at 41F after.
Observed food in walk in cooler past use by date. Ensure food is discarded according to labeled dates.
Most food items were labeled but some were missing dates. Ensure all food is labeled.
Observed food dated 11/15/23-11/21/23 and it was made 11/13/23. Ensure food is labeled with date it is actually made.
Observed container in hand sink. Ensure hand sink is always accessible.
Observed gnats at mop sink and in back area. Ensure pest control treats for gnats.
Remove any items not needed and clean behind, under equipment and along the walls.
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Jan 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
• Ensure that there is a certified food manager present during all hours of operations, be registered with the city local health department and have certification posted in a place conspicuous to the public. Registering can be done either in person at 1901 S. Alamo.
dishes need to be cleaned to sight and touch and then sanitized.
t-shirt bag may no be used to store food. Ensure bags are food grade.
Observed drink plastic divider with dirt and dead flies. Clean stands and implement cleaning schedule for future.
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