El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
39
Score
The most recent inspection for EL CHAPARRAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT, located at 2838 N Fm 1604 E #105 in San Antonio, TX, was a high-risk inspection with a score of 39. This inspection identified one critical violation, five major violations, and six minor violations. Historically, EL CHAPARRAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT has mostly received medium-risk ratings across its six recorded inspections.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
39
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
27
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Violations — Jun 13, 2025 Inspection
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
Observed backpacks and personal employee items stored above food items and food containers. Ensure that lockers/area for employee storage is utilized as per: 6-305.11 Dressing Areas and Lockers, Designation.
6-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Observed multiple dirty trashcans in back of kitchen area that were attracting insects. Ensure that trash cans are cleaned regularly as per: 5-501.116(B) Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.
5-501.116(B)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)(1)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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