El Gran Tapatio Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
30
Score
EL GRAN TAPATIO MEXICAN GRILL, located at 319 W W White Rd S in San Antonio, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 10, 2025. This inspection identified five critical, four major, and one minor violation, including issues with cold holding temperatures for raw meats and produce, and a hot holding temperature for soup. The facility has a historical pattern of high-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(A)(5)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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May 13, 2025
Routine
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food received at improper temperature
3-202.11(A)
Observed: Dirty mop water being pushed outside. Ensure mop sink is available at all times and dirty mop water is dumped down it. 5-402.13 Conveying sewage.
5-402.13
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(A)(5)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
7-202.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Observed: Most recent health inspection report was not posted. Sec. 13-26. - Display. Every person authorized to operate a food establishment in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall post such permit and the latest city health inspection report, or cause them to be posted, in a conspicuous place within the premises where such food establishment is authorized to be established, maintained or operated. A food establishment may also choose to voluntarily display a grade placard distr
Observed: Boxes thrown outside the restaurant, boxes/trash/debris scattered all around dumpster area. 5-501.115 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures.
5-501.115
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Dec 4, 2024
Routine
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning
4-702.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Observed: Sewer back-up with drain behind front counter. 5-403.11(A) Sewage disposed through public sewer system.
5-403.11(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(B)(1)
Observed: Food containers that were cracked, chipped and broken. 228.223(j) Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
228.223(j)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(1)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Observed: Leaking from the ceiling of the walk-in cooler and leaking from the condenser of the cold-hold unit in the kitchen area. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Apr 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
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Dec 22, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
3-501.18(A)(1)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow
5-203.14
Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart.
4-501.114(A)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
4-301.12(A)
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Sep 12, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
3-501.18(A)(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)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(C)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
Damaged foods. Heavily rim/seam-dented canned foods, or without the manufacturer’s complete labeling.
228.64(e)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
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May 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. Resurface or replace any rusted shelves on premises.
228.223(h)
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