EDITOR’S NOTE: The Boerne Star meets twice monthly with Kendall County Health Inspector Brenda Bell and her staff, to bring us our newest feature, “Where Boerne Eats: A Closer Look.”
This week we focus on two meat markets in Boerne: The newly opened Mainz Meat Market, and Klein Smokehaus, who will be providing their "Bacon!" in H-E-B’s “Texas Best” competition next week for a chance to have their product sold in all the grocery chain’s stores.
First up, Mainz Meat Market, located at 101 S. Main St. Opened by Mason Mainz, co-owner of Boerne’s Black Rifle Coffee Company, the meat market has a curated selection of meats, chicken and pork. Certified Angus Beef selections are available, as well as Wagyu products.
All of Mainz’s products are humanely raised and sourced. Mainz said his products, particularly his pork selection, are some of the safest in the country. Turns out, his confidence paid off.
With the pressure of being a newly opened market, Mainz proved that he was prepared to back up his statements under even the most critical eye – Kendall County health inspector David Sueltenfuss.
Sueltenfuss gave Mainz Meat Market the much-desired perfect score, 100.
To give perspective, a health inspection consists of: Time and temperature for food safety; approved sourcing; protection from contamination; demonstration of knowledge of their products; safe water conditions; record keeping for food package labeling; consumer advisories; employee health; and a clean, overall safe facility.
Congratulations to Mainz Meat Market for passing with flying colors on their first inspection after opening its doors.
To congratulate Mainz in person, the market will be holding a grand opening “Block and Steak Party” from 4-10 p.m. on Sept. 27. Tickets are $40 per person and come with a steak and potato. Special guests include Boerne Fire Department with their ladder truck, Kendall County Sheriff ’s Office with an MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle), Boerne Police Department with a cruiser, U.S. Marines who will provide a virtual reality training experience, and more.
Next up is Klein Smokehaus — “legal” name, Hill Country Smoked Meats, owned by Clayton Klein and Colton Sells. The store sells “fine quality meats” including oak-smoked sausages, real Texas BBQ, and quality deer processing since 1950.
The Smokehaus was just 9 points shy of a perfect score, getting marked for a food prep cooler cutting board area with heavy food build-up under, vacuum packing records not kept current, missing thermometers in coolers and freezers, single service and food containers placed on the floor, and shelves in the walk-in cooler needing cleaning.
The Smokehaus pressed forward, making corrections while inspector Sueltenfuss was onsite and after, to ensure the safety of the products and consumers. Sueltenfuss left, positive inspection in hand.
On Sept. 25, Klein Smokehaus will have the opportunity to share their “Bacon!” products for H-E-B judges to possibly pick as a new product for its stores. The Smokehaus made it to the 37 finalists out of 300 submissions; they are now “thi-i-i-i-is” close to going H-E-B chain-wide. Stop in to wish them luck!
As always, stay tuned for the bi-weekly health inspection updates. We’re here to keep you informed and safe.
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