El Rey Meat Market
Last inspected: Oct 26, 2025
74
Score
El Rey Meat Market, located at 2430 Airline in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on October 26, 2025, with a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with labeling of manufactured food, bulk food display requirements, and the reuse of single-service articles. Historically, El Rey Meat Market has maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections.
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Inspection History
Oct 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Mar 10, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Nov 5, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
May 30, 2024
Reinspection (002)
1 minor violation.
95
May 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
13 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
52
Violations — Oct 26, 2025 Inspection
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
Bulk food display, service. the sale of unpackaged food that is displayed and sold in bulk from a self-service container is authorized, provided that the self-service container has a tight-fitting lid that is securely attached to the container and kept closed except during service or refill; the container, lid and any other utensil are constructed of nontoxic materials that provide for easy cleaning and proper repair; a utensil equipped with a handle is provided and used for dispensing of food; and a conspicuous sign instructing the customer on the proper dispensing procedure is posted in the immediate display area.
20-21.05(i)(01)
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles. single-service articles / single-use articles reused.
20-21.10(a)(05)
Materials; general. single-service and single-use articles not made from clean, sanitary, safe materials. materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment and single-service and single-use articles allowing the migration of deleterious substances, or imparting odors, color, or taste to, or contributing to the contamination of food under normal use conditions.
(corrected on site)
20-21.10(a)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
(corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
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