Carlito's Taco House

11319 West Av, San Antonio, TX 78213

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Carlito's Taco House eight times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Carlito's Taco House scores about where you'd expect for a San Antonio restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Observed several orange juice containers and sour cream container being used to store food. Ensure single-use articles are not reused for other purposes. 228.112(c)(1) Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

228.112(c)(1)

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)(4)

Observed no food handler certifications on site. Ensure to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee. Inspector will check for correction during next routine inspection. 228.31(e) The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.

228.31(e)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Shucked shellfish removed from the container tags are maintained for 90 days. ENSURE BULK ITEMS IN CONTAINERS HAVE COMMON/GENERIC NAME ON THEM.

3-203.11(D)

Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. REPLACE THE LID ON THE CHIPS THAT IS BROKEN.

228.223(h)

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)(b)

Mechanical ventilation inadequate or absent

6-304.11

Nov 2, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria. ENSURE THAT CHLORINE SOLUTION FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS 50-100 PPM. ALSO, ENSURE COMPARTMENTS ARE ORGANIZED PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE.

4-501.114(F)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Jun 8, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils

3-304.11

Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria. ENSURE THAT BLEACH SOLUTION IS 50-100 PPM. SOLUTION IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS TOO HIGH. IT WAS REMADE BY EMPLOYEE.

4-501.114(F)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Apr 10, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)(b)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carlito's Taco House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carlito's Taco House on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carlito's Taco House?

Across the inspection record, “food protected from cross contamination by storing the food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carlito's Taco House.

How does Carlito's Taco House compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Carlito's Taco House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Carlito's Taco House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carlito's Taco House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carlito's Taco House 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 Carlito's Taco House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carlito's Taco House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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