Refresqueria San Marcos
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
70
Score
Refresqueria San Marcos, located at 8550 Howard Dr, Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 26, 2025. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with bulk food labeling, equipment materials, and utensil storage. Across four scored inspections, Refresqueria San Marcos has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Aug 26, 2025 Inspection
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Storage. glasses and cups not stored inverted / other stored utensils not covered or inverted, wherever practical.
20-21.14(b)(03)
Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.
20-21.17(c)
Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.
20-21.19(c)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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