Chavez Lira Tacos

8910 Bandera Rd #102, San Antonio, TX 78240
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Chavez Lira Tacos, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Across the inspection history, “proof of food manager certification not onsite at time of visit” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so Chavez Lira Tacos trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES COOKING AND/OR CONDUCTING ANY OPEN FOOD HANDLING, TO INCLUDE WAITERS/WAITRESSES TAKING FOOD TO CUSTOMER TABLES, OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT; OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE; THIS WILL NEED TO BE CORRECTED BY 11/24/25 TO AVOID RE-INSPECTION FEES; 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Handwashing sign not posted
6-301.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
DISCONTINUE STORING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS WITHIN THE MOPSINK; MOPSINK SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE SO THAT MOPWATER AND OTHER SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE CAN BE PROPERLY DUMPED/DISPOSED OF; 228 Were no other violations observed during inspection?.
70
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(2)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
PROVIDE A SPRING TO THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM DOOR TO ALLOW DOOR TO BE SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING; CORRECT PRIOR TO NEXT INSPECTION TO AVOID POSSIBLE RE-INSPECTIONS/RE-INSPECTION FEES; 6-202.14 Toilet rooms, enclosed.
6-202.14
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
67
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
82
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
86
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chavez Lira Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chavez Lira Tacos on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chavez Lira Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “proof of food manager certification not onsite at time of visit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chavez Lira Tacos.

How does Chavez Lira Tacos compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Chavez Lira Tacos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Chavez Lira Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chavez Lira Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chavez Lira Tacos 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 Chavez Lira Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chavez Lira Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.