International Halal Market
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, International Halal Market has 19 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “controlling pests” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
By comparison, the average Mission Hill facility scores 82, putting International Halal Market on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
19
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Ensure there are proper wholesale receipts are on site or made available for all foods being sold at the store - several packaged foods are without proper identification
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Manager / clerk on site was uncooperative during time of inspection - was unable to respond nor attempt to answer any questions asked of him during time of inspection - I feft my card and contact number with the PIC to forward to the owner
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors a minimum of six [6] inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Frozen food (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen seafood stored in the refrigeration units - store frozen when labels state to do so - customers can thaw at home or where needed
590.003/3-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the meat room area is well lit [ currently very dim and dark ]
590.006/6-303.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all all items unafilliated with the business throughout the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
61
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go packages stored at front counter and individual packaged frozen fish without proper labels. Ensure all food items stored for retail are properly labeled with minimum requirements
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed blood spills on floor in walk in cooler. Clean to remove all spills
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping on retail shelves. Thoroughly clean and provide pest report
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed spills inside upright refrigerated milk unit and blood spills on cutting boards and knives. Thoroughly clean and sanitze after each use and ensure utensils are stored on clean surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site. Provide and maintain for proper temping of raw meats
590.004/4-204.112-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple sponges used for warewashing. Discontinue the usage of sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 bay compartment sink missing drain plugs. Provide
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed spills inside upright refrigerated milk unit and blood spills on cutting boards and knives. Thoroughly clean and sanitze after each use and ensure utensils are stored on clean surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple sponges used for warewashing. Discontinue the usage of sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site. Provide and maintain for proper temping of raw meats
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed clutter underneath prep / warewashing sink. Remove and maintain clean and organized
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed holes inside bathroom. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 bay compartment sink missing drain plugs. Provide
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple sponges used for warewashing. Discontinue the usage of sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site. Provide and maintain for proper temping of raw meats
590.004/4-204.112-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed holes inside bathroom. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed clutter underneath prep / warewashing sink. Remove and maintain clean and organized
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged grab and go foods stored at front counter without labels. Provide a label which includes the minimum requirements along with ingredients
590.003/3-602.11-PF
90
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips on site. Chlorine 100ppm with Inspector test.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed blood spills in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to maintain clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to store all foods elevated 6" off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: No wholesale receipts on site to verify baked goods being sold by the front counyter are commercially purchased - discontinue selling until wholesale receipts are provided
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Still employees are without proper exterior clothing such as aprons or uniforms during food service - address as discussed
590.002/2-304.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all remaining loose cardboard trash debris and broken equipment still remaining inside the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all cardboard being used to line shelving units containing produce as itis absorbant
590.004/4-101.11-C
74
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Whole intact raw and unwrapped legs of lamb and goat are stored directly above fresh tomatoes and green beans in a service meat case - seperate the two so all raw foods have their own refrigeration case and fresh produce will have its own designated refrigerated self service case- discarded visibly contaminated green beans where needed
590.003/3-302.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Packaged pastries being sold on the front counter area have no invoices availavle - no identifying labels nor ingredient information - removed during inspection and discontinue until PIC can provide the prop
590.003/3-101.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: No wholesale receipts on site to verify baked goods being sold by the front counyter are commercially purchased - discontinue selling until wholesale receipts are provided
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: The only designated hand sink behind the meat case is completely blocked with cradboard boxes that previously contained raw poultry - clean to remove all boxes and cardboard and maintain the hand sink clear and clean during all hours of operation
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No designated PIC on site able to respond to food safety questions and concerns during inspection - address immediately
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in the rear kitchen door / trash area - contact your pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and walls inside the meat room area from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris scattered around the trash barrels
590.005/5-501.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all trash receptacles
590.005/5-501.116-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - all shelving units in the grocery aisles from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving units under prep tables where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Still employees are without proper exterior clothing such as aprons or uniforms during food service - address as discussed
590.002/2-304.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Staff working behind the meat counter do not have any meat cots / aprons on while working with meats - personal clothing currently worn is visibly soiuled and compromised - address as discussed
590.002/2-304.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all cardboard being used to line shelving units containing produce as itis absorbant
590.004/4-101.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints while working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose cardboard and loose debris inside the meat room collecting as high as the ceiling -
590.006/6-501.114-C
29
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Packaged pastries being sold on the front counter area have no invoices availavle - no identifying labels nor ingredient information - removed during inspection and discontinue until PIC can provide the prop
590.003/3-101.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Whole intact raw and unwrapped legs of lamb and goat are stored directly above fresh tomatoes and green beans in a service meat case - seperate the two so all raw foods have their own refrigeration case and fresh produce will have its own designated refrigerated self service case- discarded visibly contaminated green beans where needed
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No designated PIC on site able to respond to food safety questions and concerns during inspection - address immediately
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in the rear kitchen door / trash area - contact your pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: The only designated hand sink behind the meat case is completely blocked with cradboard boxes that previously contained raw poultry - clean to remove all boxes and cardboard and maintain the hand sink clear and clean during all hours of operation
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all trash receptacles
590.005/5-501.116-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose cardboard and loose debris inside the meat room collecting as high as the ceiling -
590.006/6-501.114-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Staff working behind the meat counter do not have any meat cots / aprons on while working with meats - personal clothing currently worn is visibly soiuled and compromised - address as discussed
590.002/2-304.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints while working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris scattered around the trash barrels
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - all shelving units in the grocery aisles from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and walls inside the meat room area from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving units under prep tables where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
37
Sep 11, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed items in handsink. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain hand sink clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings in butcher area and on retail shelves. PIC contacted pest control on site - scheduled tomorrow 8/25/23. Instructed PIC to maintain bi-weekly services
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed blood spills / Food debris in walk in cooler and meat case. Clean to remove all spills / soils / debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wet and damaged tiles on floors in butcher area. Replace and maintain floors smooth clean and durable.
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath 3 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide plumbers report
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
Sep 1, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed blood spills / Food debris in walk in cooler and meat case. Clean to remove all spills / soils / debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cat and related items in the store. Discussed with PIC that live animals are prohibited in food establishment. Please remove
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings in butcher area and on retail shelves. PIC contacted pest control on site - scheduled tomorrow 8/25/23. Instructed PIC to maintain bi-weekly services
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed items in handsink. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain hand sink clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tiles in butcher area. Replace and maintain floors smooth clean and durable.
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath 3 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide plumbers report
590.005/5-205.15-C
61
Aug 24, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings in butcher area and on retail shelves. PIC contacted pest control on site - scheduled tomorrow 8/25/23. Instructed PIC to maintain bi-weekly services
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed items in handsink. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain hand sink clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed blood spills / Food debris in walk in cooler and meat case. Clean to remove all spills / soils / debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wet and damaged tiles on floors in butcher area. Replace and maintain floors smooth clean and durable.
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath 3 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide plumbers report
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
Feb 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy rodent droppings on retail shelves. Instructed PIC to contact license pest control for weekly pest services and to submit detailed pest reports to the Health department. Appointment scheduled - February 17th
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no employee handwash signage posted in restroom. Provide signage
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean frequently of all retail shelves and walk in units.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide light bulb in employee restroom.
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide detailed pest control report for any activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed walls with food spills and missing floor tiles in meat butcher area. Clean to remove all soils and replace all floor tiles
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills in meat display case and walk in cooler. Clean to remove all spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide detailed pest control report for any activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed walls with food spills and missing floor tiles in meat butcher area. Clean to remove all soils and replace all floor tiles
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide detailed pest control report for any activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills in meat display case and walk in cooler. Clean to remove all spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside reach in meat case. Clean to remove food spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice dropping on shelves. Clean to remove and provide weekly pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was International Halal Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International Halal Market on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International Halal Market?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at International Halal Market.
How does International Halal Market compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?
International Halal Market most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Mission Hill average of 82.
Has International Halal Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at International Halal Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at International Halal Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is International Halal Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International Halal Market is inspected around five times per year on average.
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