LA MEXICANA MEAT MARKET
4117 DENTON HWY SUITE 120, Haltom City, TX, 76117
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 28, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 85
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 28
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (28)
- 2
Certified Food Protection Manager / Food Handler Certification
Observed no certified food manager on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure a certified food manager is on site at all operating hours.
Permit 57A118C7-6F55-4C33-837A-1BD87E35007D
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no written procedures for bodily fluid events on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure written procedures for bodily fluid events are readily available.
Permit 57A118C7-6F55-4C33-837A-1BD87E35007D
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed no paper towels at hand sink near deli slicer.Corrective Actions: Ensure all hand sinks are properly supplied and accessible at all times.
Permit 57A118C7-6F55-4C33-837A-1BD87E35007D
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed no sanitizing agent for food contact surfaces in meat market area during ware washing activities.Corrective Actions: Ensure chosen sanitizing agent for food contact surfaces is readily available at all times.
Permit 57A118C7-6F55-4C33-837A-1BD87E35007D
- 38
Insects, rodents and animals not present
Observed can of "Raid" on floor of meat market area at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure perst control activities are only performed by a certified pest control company.
Permit 57A118C7-6F55-4C33-837A-1BD87E35007D
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed uncovered tray of marinated pork chops stored in walk in cooler. Observed food item boxes stored on floor at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure food items stored in coolers are covered and protected from contamination. Ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor at all times.
Permit 57A118C7-6F55-4C33-837A-1BD87E35007D
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observed no sanitizer test strips on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure sanitizer test strips chosen sanitizing agent for food contact surfaces are readily available.
Permit 57A118C7-6F55-4C33-837A-1BD87E35007D
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed damaged floor tiles near floor drains by meat display coolers. Observed damaged and missing coving tiles in back area of meat market.Corrective Actions: Ensure damaged floor tiles are repaired or replaced. Ensure damaged and missing coving area is repaired or replaced.
Permit 57A118C7-6F55-4C33-837A-1BD87E35007D
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no written procedures for bodily fluid events on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure written procedures for bodily fluid events are readily available.
Permit D7F732A4-61E8-485A-9655-344B26BAF536
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed no hand soap at hand sink by ice machine.Corrective Actions: Ensure all hand sinks are properly supplied and accessible at all times.
Permit D7F732A4-61E8-485A-9655-344B26BAF536
- 13
Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
Observed 2 damaged canned food items on self serve display shelves.Corrective Actions: Ensure damaged food item cans are discarded or separated from food item cans in good condition.
Permit D7F732A4-61E8-485A-9655-344B26BAF536
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed build up of white residue on interior of ice machine.Corrective Actions: Ensure ice machine is regularly cleaned and sanitized to prevent accumulation of residue and organic matter.
Permit D7F732A4-61E8-485A-9655-344B26BAF536
- 47
Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed aluminum foil used as shelf liner in deli cooler and salsa cooler.Corrective Actions: Ensure all surfaces in food storage areas are smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.
Permit D7F732A4-61E8-485A-9655-344B26BAF536
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observed no sanitizer test strips on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure sanitizer test strips for chosen sanitizing agent for food contact surfaces are readily available.
Permit D7F732A4-61E8-485A-9655-344B26BAF536
- 2
Certified Food Protection Manager / Food Handler Certification
Observed no certified food manager on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure a certified food manager is on site at all operating hours.
Permit 3DAD9605-A216-4E9C-A95C-39E78F2723DE
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no written procedures for bodily fluid events on site.Corrective Actions: Ensure written procedures for bodily fluid events are readily available.
Permit 3DAD9605-A216-4E9C-A95C-39E78F2723DE
- 8
Hands clean and properly washed
Observed food prep employee improperly wash hands with one glove at three compartment sink before serving food.Corrective Actions: Ensure approved procedures are followed for handwashing. Ensure handwashing only occurs at hand sink. Ensure hands are washed before donning new gloves, when changing tasks, and when hands are contaminated.
Permit 3DAD9605-A216-4E9C-A95C-39E78F2723DE
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed no paper towels at hand sink near three compartment sink.Corrective Actions: Ensure all hand sinks are properly supplied and accessible at all times.
Permit 3DAD9605-A216-4E9C-A95C-39E78F2723DE
- 15
Food separated and protected
Observed carton of raw shelled eggs stored above containers of salsa in walk in cooler.Corrective Actions: Ensure raw shelled eggs are stored below ready to eat food items.
Permit 3DAD9605-A216-4E9C-A95C-39E78F2723DE
- 20
Proper cooling time and temperatures
Observed food prep employee unable to state or produce logs for food items currently cooling at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure proper cooling procedures and logs are kept when cooling foods. Ensure improperly cooled food items are discarded or reheated to 165°F.
Permit 3DAD9605-A216-4E9C-A95C-39E78F2723DE
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed 2 large pots with chicken soup stored on floor of kitchen near steam table.Corrective Actions: Ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor at all times.
Permit 3DAD9605-A216-4E9C-A95C-39E78F2723DE
- 47
Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed aluminum foil used at shelf liner on dry storage rack near topping cooler.Corrective Actions: Ensure surfaces in food storage areas are smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.
Permit 3DAD9605-A216-4E9C-A95C-39E78F2723DE
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observed no sanitizer test strips on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure sanitizer test strips for chosen sanitizing agent for food contact surfaces are readily available.
Permit 3DAD9605-A216-4E9C-A95C-39E78F2723DE
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed 3 small holes on wall near hand sink and fire extinguisher.Corrective Actions: Ensure holes in wall are repaired in order to maintain smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent properties.
Permit 3DAD9605-A216-4E9C-A95C-39E78F2723DE
- 56
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observed one non functional light fixture under vent hood.Corrective Actions: Ensure all light fixtures in food preparation and storage areas are functional and shatter proof.
Permit 3DAD9605-A216-4E9C-A95C-39E78F2723DE
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no written procedures for bodily fluid events on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure written procedures for bodily fluid events are readily available.
Permit 89064BF5-12C5-4EC8-ABAF-FE2E76634B6A
- 38
Insects, rodents and animals not present
Observed several fruit flies on whole papayas on display.Corrective Actions: Ensure establishment is treated regularly by certified pest control company.
Permit 89064BF5-12C5-4EC8-ABAF-FE2E76634B6A
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observed no sanitizer test strips on site at time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure sanitizer test strips for chosen sanitizing agent for food contact surfaces are readily available.
Permit 89064BF5-12C5-4EC8-ABAF-FE2E76634B6A
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.