Chapala Taco House

1363 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78209

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Chapala Taco House has eight inspections in the public record. Chapala Taco House was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “observed no date labels on food containers”, showing up seven times.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Chapala Taco House's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

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 12, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 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 not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Ventilation system not cleaned properly

6-501.14(A)

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Food obtained from unapproved source

3-201.11(F)

Observed peeling ceiling above hot hold unit. Ensure to keep ceiling in good repair as per: -501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major 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

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Oct 13, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(B)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

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. Ensure food manager certificates are vaild/current.

228.31(b)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

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)(2)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chapala Taco House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chapala Taco House on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chapala Taco House?

Across the inspection record, “observed no date labels on food containers” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chapala Taco House.

How does Chapala Taco House compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Chapala Taco House most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chapala Taco House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chapala Taco House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chapala Taco House inspected?

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

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