El Charro De Jalisco
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
74
Score
The most recent inspection for EL CHARRO DE JALISCO, located at 8388 Marbach Rd in San Antonio, TX, was conducted on December 5, 2025, resulting in a moderate risk score of 74. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with food cooling procedures, date marking, and employee attire. EL CHARRO DE JALISCO has a history of moderate-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Observed cook with no hair restraint. Correction: ensure that all food handlers have hair restraints in place as per 2.-304.11 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition.
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
2
58
Jan 10, 2025
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)
Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions
7-202.12(C)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
61
Jun 20, 2024
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)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(A)(2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
58
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
4-703.11(C)(2)
Medicines stored or used improperly
7-207.11(B)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
During time of inspection, only two food workers had completed Food Handler training. Ensure remaining food workers complete Food Handler course. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Observed garbage cans used as bulk storage containers. Ensure storage containers are approved for food use. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(A)
37
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
4-703.11(C)(2)
At the time of inspection, food establishment permit has not been purchased for current year. Ensure food establishment permit is purchased and posted in a conspicuous location. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
During time of inspection, Food Handler certifications were not available for half of the food working staff. Ensure all cooks have a valid and current Food Handler certificate. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Observed shelf holding margarita glasses was made of wood and edges were covered in black tape. Ensure surface of wood is sealed and black tape is removed. 228.223(j) Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. 4-101.11 Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion-resi
228.223(j)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Observed trash cans being used as bulk storage containers for sugar and rice. Ensure containers used to store food are approved for food use. 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use.
228.224(i)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
26
Jul 7, 2023
Routine
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Observed the men's restroom door not self closing. Ensure all restroom doors are self closing. 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.
6-501.19
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
22
Jan 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
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