Chacho's Mexican Restaurant #7
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
58
Score
The most recent inspection for CHACHO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT #7, located at 7101 New Hwy 90 W in San Antonio, TX, identified one critical, two major, and four minor violations. These violations included improper cold holding of raw meats, a lack of food handler training certificates, and a utensil stored in a handwash sink. CHACHO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT #7 has had four scored inspections, with most falling into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
At time of inspection no food handler training certificates could be produced. Correction: ensure that food handler training certificates are present at establishment as per 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
4-201.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(1)
58
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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)
Chlorine sanitizer at mechanical ware washing machine at a PPM of 25. Correction: ensure that chlorine sanitizer is at a PPM of 50-100 as per 4-501.114(F)(2) Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria.
4-501.114(F)(2)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
At time of inspection no employee could produce a food handler training certificate. Correction: Ensure that all employees who are food handling have completed a food handler training course as per 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
2
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(E)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
37
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
At time of inspection no sanitization process was taking place. 3 comp sink did not have correct PPM of quat sanitizer and dish washer was not dispensing any chlorine sanitizer. Correction: Ensure that all food contact surfaces are going through proper chemical sanitization process as per 4-501.114(D) A chemical sanitizer used contact times criteria.
4-501.114(D)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
6-202.11
Observed door to walk in freezer unable to close. Correction: Ensure that freezer door is fixed and able to provide a proper seal as per 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
37
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
67
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
During time of inspection, no CFM was present. Ensure there is at least one certified food manager present during all hours of operation. 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
228.31(b)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
Toxic materials not properly labeled
7-101.11
During time of inspection, not all employees were able to produce valid food handler certificates. Ensure all employees complete food handler training and maintain hard copy on site. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
35
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
During time of inspection, food handler certifications were not able to be provided for review. Ensure all food workers have food handler certification on site. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(E)
50
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
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