El Itacate Tacos to Go

2501 Nogalitos St, San Antonio, TX 78225

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

El Itacate Tacos to Go appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food in right side of steamer table below 135f” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average San Antonio facility scores 84, putting El Itacate Tacos to Go on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Outdoor storage surface. Dumpster and grease trap may not be on direct grass or dirt.

5-501.11

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(1)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

observed employee wash gloved hands at 3-compartment sink. When to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under subsection (b) immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single- service and single-use articles P [14] and: (1) after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; P [14] (2) after using the toilet roo

228.44(2)

Most current reports needs to be posted.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Food thermometer not available or accessible

4-302.12(A)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Pay for permit

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 30, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Observed pinto beans and chicharron guisado that was made yesterday, to not be held at proper cold holding temperatures. Ensure to cool as follows: Once food is removed from stove, and reaches 135 degrees F, food must be cooled from 135 to 70 within 2 hours max, and once food has reached 70 degrees F food should be cooled to 41 degrees F within 4 hours or less. Ensure that foods are holding at 41 degrees F prior to storing away.

Observed raw meats being stored in package and container, to be stored above cooked tripas, and cooked chicharron guisado. Ensure that all raw product is stored below and/or away from ready to eat foods.

Ensure that when ice baths are used to cool foods that ice refilled when frozen. At this time, food had been cooling for about an hour and a half and was currently sitting in melted hot water. Ensure to continuously stir foods to release heat to cool properly. Foods should be monitored, and can also be portioned smaller to spread food thinner to cool quickly and properly.

May 30, 2023

Routine

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Bag of raw bacon was stored on top of produce. Ensure that all raw foods are stored below and/or away from ready to eat foods to prevent contamination.

No food manager present at this time. Ensure at least 1 Certified Food Manager is present during all hours of operation

Ware washing should be completed in proper order for all wares needing to be washed . 1. WASH with soap and water 2. RINSE with clean water 3. SANITIZE with bleach water maintained between 50-100ppm.

Observed lengua, beans, chorizo prepared day prior at the following temperatures, respectively, 47, 45, 44. Once food is removed from cooking, food is allotted 2 hours maximum to cool from 135 to 70 degrees F. Food is then alloted 4 hours maximum to cool from 70 to 41 degrees F. Foods can then be stored away.

Floor plastic lining is peeling, and cracked under three compartment sink, as well as has openings on surfaces. Ensure that floor is sealed, smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.

Ensure to have back door seal tight to not allow any light or pests from entering.

Jan 13, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Appears that cooling is not being conducted properly. Employee explained they leave food out to cool for two hours, then place in refrigerator. Pinto beans from day prior was at 52 degrees F. Ensure to cool in the following manner: 1. Once food is removed from cooking, and reaches 135 degrees F, food is alloted 2 hours to be cooled from 135 to 70 degrees. Food is then alloted 4 additional hours if needed, to cool from 70-41 degrees F. Food can then be stored away.

Foods on steam table, were not being held at proper hot holding temperatures of 135 degrees F. Foods ranged in btween 126 degrees F and 132 degrees F.

Rubber seals on refrigeration unit doors should be replaced when torn, cracking, and peeling off. Ensure to replace and that surfaces are smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.

Both hand sinks were blocked from readily accessible use, with items being stored in sinks. Hand soap not available. Soap that was available for hand washing was labeled by Sysco for pots and pan detergent. Ensure that all hand sinks are easily accessible and that soap and paper towels are available at all times.

Back door that leads to exterior of building had slight opening along bottom. Ensure that all exits are tightly sealed.

Permit has not been renewed for this year. Ensure to renew, and post valid permit in public view.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Itacate Tacos to Go last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Itacate Tacos to Go on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Itacate Tacos to Go?

Across the inspection record, “food in right side of steamer table below 135f” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Itacate Tacos to Go.

How does El Itacate Tacos to Go compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

El Itacate Tacos to Go most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has El Itacate Tacos to Go's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Itacate Tacos to Go have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Itacate Tacos to Go means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Itacate Tacos to Go inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Itacate Tacos to Go is inspected around three times per year on average.

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