El Catrin
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
30
Score
Going back to 2023, El Catrin has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “observed food containers with no date labels” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other San Antonio restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils
3-304.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Observed men's restroom door not self-closing/self-latching and women's restroom with no self-closing mechanism on door. Ensure to repair restroom doors to be self-closing as per: 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.
6-501.19
Observed hole in ceiling tile; some ceiling tiles detached. Ensure to replace/repair damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area as per: 6-201.16(A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable. 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
6-201.16(A)
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
6-201.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
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May 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Observed both restroom doors not closing properly (both stay open and do not close fully). Ensure to repair doors to be self-closing as per: 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.
6-501.19
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
4-402.11(A)(3)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
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Jan 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
3-403.11(D)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Observed that ventilation hood was covered in grease. Please clean frequently to maintain cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces.COS. 4-202.18 Ventilation hood systems, filters.
4-202.18
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(2)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Men's toilet room did not have a self-closing mechanism. Please install as soon as possible.COS. 6-202.14 Toilet rooms, enclosed.
6-202.14
Observed food storage containers and bottles without labeling. Please label containers with the name of the food item. COS. 3-302.2 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
3-302.2
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Observed that ceiling coverings were of not good repair or easily cleanable. Please replace tiles as needed and clean frequently.COS. 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings.
228.171
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Jun 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(C)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
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Mar 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(2)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Oct 31, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(A)(5)
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Jul 11, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(A)(4)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
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Mar 21, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)(b)
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)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Catrin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Catrin on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Catrin?
Across the inspection record, “observed food containers with no date labels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Catrin.
How does El Catrin compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?
El Catrin most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.
Has El Catrin's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Catrin have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Catrin means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Catrin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Catrin is inspected around three times per year on average.
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