Cerrito Restaurante & Cantina
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
27
Score
Cerrito Restaurante & Cantina, located at 1953 W W White Rd S in San Antonio, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 19, 2026. The inspection identified several violations, including a lack of paper towels and hand soap at handwashing sinks in both the kitchen and employee bathroom. Additionally, issues were noted regarding the improper thawing of raw meats and the storage of raw meats above produce and other food items in the walk-in cooler.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
27
May 1, 2025
Routine
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
25
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
43
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
61
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Dec 14, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Violations — Mar 19, 2026 Inspection
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
There MUST always be a Certified Food Manager (CFM) on site during all hours of kitchen operation. They are responsible for directing the flow of the kitchen and being knowledgeable about food handling and safety. The inspector HIGHLY RECOMMENDS that the shift manager left in charge today and one other responsible Food Handler gets a Food Manager certification so that the main CFM may leave for any of the following reasons: they go on vacation, they take sick days, or if they need to step out to
228.31(b)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
2-103.11(B)
Observed no thermometer inside of the beer cold hold unit at the bar where cut fruit and produce is stored. Ensure all cold holds, coolers, refrigerators, mini fridges, freezers, and walk-in coolers have a thermometer that is calibrated, accurate, easily accessible, easily readable, durable, and in good repair. The thermometer MUST be placed in the warmest part of the refrigerator (near the door where warm air goes in) so that food handlers can check if the cold hold is not working correctly (ke
4-204.112(A)
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
6-202.13
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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