Brenda's Mexican Restaurant

11888 Starcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78247

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Brenda's Mexican Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “observed shredded cheese stored without cover” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for San Antonio sits at 84, putting Brenda's Mexican Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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OBSERVED: Heavy buildup of grease on grill hood vents. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Clean at a frequency to prevent drips. FOOD CODE: 4-204.11 Ventilation hood systems, drip prevention.

4-204.11

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

7-204.11

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

4-301.12(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 30, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Observed shredded cheese stored without cover. Ensure food is covered. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.

5-303.12

Jul 28, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Observed food stored in small cold hold unit missing cover. Ensure food is covered. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.

5-303.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Mar 9, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Observed food stored without cover. Ensure stored food is covered. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.

5-303.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brenda's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “observed shredded cheese stored without cover” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant.

How does Brenda's Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Brenda's Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Brenda's Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brenda's Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Brenda's Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brenda's Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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