In June:

History: Since 2014, the meat market has had three good ratings. This was its first failed inspection.

What the inspector saw: Six critical violations on June 22, including unsafe food temperatures, raw oysters stored above canned drinks, beans stored next to raw meat, an employee’s personal drink being stored in an ice machine, improper labeling of shellfish and unsafe storage of cleaning products. Many of the violations were dealt with on-site.

Follow-up: Passed a July 6 reinspection.

Response: Owner Claudia Gonzalez said none of the violations put customers at risk and that they have all been resolved. 


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