Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant

2218 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78215

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

High Risk

Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “unsealed wood used as a wall support for hand washing sink” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 35 falls below the San Antonio average of 84. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

3-501.18(A)(1)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Observed: Wastewater beginning to back-up in between warewasher and walk-in cooler. 5-403.11(B) Capacity and drainage.

5-403.11(B)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Observed: Most recent food inspection report not posted for the public to view. Sec. 13-26. - Display. Every person authorized to operate a food establishment in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall post such permit and the latest city health inspection report, or cause them to be posted, in a conspicuous place within the premises where such food establishment is authorized to be established, maintained or operated. A food establishment may also choose to voluntarily display a gr

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

5-202.12(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 16 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(B)(1)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Observed: Personal belongings on prep counter, next to food items in walk-in cooler. Ensure personal belongings are stored below and away from food items for customer. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.

7-209.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Observed: No lid/cover on trash bin on women's restroom. Ensure trash bin is covered. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.

5-501.17

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(C)

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Hot water at automatic dishwasher not reaching 120F. 4-501.110 Mechanical warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature.

4-501.110

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Jun 8, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11(A)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11(A)(3)

Feb 6, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11(A)(3)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “unsealed wood used as a wall support for hand washing sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant.

How does Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

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

No. Recent inspections at Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant inspected?

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

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