El Castillo Mexican Restaurant

425 St Marys S, San Antonio, TX 78205

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at El Castillo Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “observed droppings and some holes in establishment”, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for San Antonio restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions

7-202.12(B)(2)

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

5-202.12(A)

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Observed food manager not physically present at time of inspection. Ensure at least one certified food manager is present during all hours of operation as per 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)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Observed Shirt bags used to store tortilla dough cooked tortilla in the reach-in cooler. Ensure to only use food grade bags to store food as per 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use..

228.224(i)

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

Observed wall's paint fading at the cook line. Ensure to repaint to be smooth nonabsorbent and easily cleanable as per 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings.

228.171

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Nov 16, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 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)(1)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Sep 6, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Mar 23, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

1) MEN'S ROOM EXHAUST FAN NOT WORKING. 2) WOMEN'S ROOM NEEDS COVERED TRASH CAN. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.

5-501.17

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Castillo Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Castillo Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Castillo Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “observed droppings and some holes in establishment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Castillo Mexican Restaurant.

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

El Castillo Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the San Antonio average of 84.

Has El Castillo Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Castillo Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Castillo Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Castillo Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Castillo Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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