LOS PORTALES MEAT MARKET - MEAT MARKET
3104 MANSFIELD HWY, Forest Hill, TX, 76119
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 4, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 85
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (8)
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed utensils in the hand sink. Observed an employee use the hand sink to fill a sanitizer bucket.Corrective Actions: Ensure the hand sink is used for hand washing only and accessible at all times.
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed steak in the cold room at 44*F.Corrective Actions: Ensure the steak is moved to the refrigerator immediately. Ensure temperature as a control for saftey food is kept at 41*F or lower at all times.
- 23
Proper date marking and disposition
Observed no date labels for the meat in the cases.Corrective Actions: Ensure all prepped food is date labeled once taken don the original packaging.
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
Observed beef and other food items in the cold room to thaw.Corrective Actions: Ensure to keep the cold room at 41*F or lower or food is thawed in a refrigerator.
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed meat being cut was being put in a container on the trash can. Observed several different cuts of meat being cut at once. Observed large containers of meat in the freezer and refrigerator with no cover.Corrective Actions: Ensure no food contact surfaces are stored on the trash can. Ensure one task is done at a times. Ensure all food is covered at all times.
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observed soiled wiping cloths on the countersCorrective Actions: Ensure wiping cloths are stored in a single location after use. Ensure in use wiping cloths are stored fully submerged in sanitizer solution in between uses.
- 46
Gloves used properly
Observed cut resistant gloves being used with direct contact with the food product.Corrective Actions: Ensure food contact gloves are worn above cut resistant gloves to prevent contamination.
- 56
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observed the fan in the cold room, walk in refrigerator, and walk in freezer had dust accumulation.Corrective Actions: Ensure the walk in fans are cleaned regularly.
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.