Carniceria La Huasteca Fresh Market

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Inspections

1. Sep 29, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 4 core, 5 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER

     9/29/2025 - The beef, fish, chicken, and pork in the meat display case were observed to be stored together with minimal seperation. 8/1/2025 - The beef, fish, chicken, and pork in the meat display case were observed to be stored together without proper separation.

     Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and cover raw animal foods in plastic wrap. Separate raw animal food species from one another except when combined as ingredients.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     9/29/2025 - Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on meat prep counter. 8/1/2025 - Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on meat prep counter.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     9/29/2025 - Bottles of apple juice and cans of beans observed to be stored on the floor in the grocery area. 8/1/2025 - Canned foods throughout the grocery area were stored on the floor.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: 9/29/2025 - All food items were removed from the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

     9/29/2025 - Condensate drainage from the condenser unit is being drained in a tub within the walk-in cooler. 8/1/2025 - Condenstate drainage from the condenser unit is being drained in a tub within the walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-403.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

     9/29/2025 - Employee phone was observed to be stored on the meat prep counter. 8/1/2025 - Employee phone was observed to be stored on the meat prep counter.

     Correction: Relocate employee storage lockers to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles. Action Taken: Employee phone was removed from the meat prep counter.

     Code 6-403.11 (B)

2. Aug 1, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 12 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER

     The beef, fish, chicken, and pork in the meat display case were observed to be stored together without proper separation.

     Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination. Separate raw animal food species from one another except when combined as ingredients.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     GRINDING RECORDS - PRESENT

     Grinding records for raw ground beef do not exist.

     Correction: Retail food establishments that grind beef for sale shall provide and maintain raw beef grinding records

     Code 3-203.13 (A) and (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

     Deli meats and cheeses in the meat display cooler from a food processing plant were not date marked after the container was opened.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Multiple meats in chest freezer were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on meat prep counter.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

     Ready-to-eat vegetables were observed to be stored under the leaking condenser unit in the walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Canned foods throughout the grocery area were stored on the floor.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Boxes of chicken were observed to be stored in a tub of water used for the condensation drainage from the condenser unit.

     Correction: Remove the boxes of chick from the tub of water to prevent contamination.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged chicharrones were not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES

     The cutting boards located in the deli were observed to be heavily scored.

     Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.

     Code 4-501.12

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

     Cardboad was observed being reused on various storage shelves and refrigerators throughout the facility.

     Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

     Code 4-502.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

     Condenstate drainage from the condenser unit is being drained in a tub within the walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-403.12

   • Not serious Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     The light intensity in dry food storage area in the basement was observed to be less than 10 foot candles.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11

   • Not serious Core

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

     Employee phone was observed to be stored on the meat prep counter.

     Correction: Relocate employee storage lockers to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles.

     Code 6-403.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The walls, ceiling, and floor in the deli area were observed to be soiled with meat juice and food debris.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

3. Jul 16, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 10 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Action Taken: Bleach was added during inspection and the snaitizer was 100 PPM.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PACKAGE INTEGRITY

     There are dented cans of black beans on the sales floor.

     Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated. Action Taken: The cans were removed from sales.

     Code 3-202.15

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     GRINDING RECORDS - PRESENT

     Grinding records for raw ground beef do not exist.

     Correction: Retail food establishments that grind beef for sale shall provide and maintain raw beef grinding records

     Code 3-203.13 (A) and (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The 4th compartment used as a food prep sink is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Clean and sanitize the sink before use as a food prep sink or use a collander or bucket that can sit above the flood rim of the sink.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Canned goods are stored on the floor under the shelving and boxes of tortillas are stored on the floor in the garage storage area.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)