El Jarro Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
70
Score
The most recent inspection for EL JARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, located at 13421 Us 281 N in San Antonio, TX, was conducted on December 4, 2025, resulting in a moderate risk score of 70. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and two minor violations, including issues with flying insect presence, dust accumulation on shelving, and improper date marking on ready-to-eat food. EL JARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
70
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Observed thermometers missing from two separate cold-hold units. Ensure easily-viewable thermometers are located in all cold-hold equipment. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.
4-204.112(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
67
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly
7-206.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
50
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
64
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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)(2)
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly
7-206.11
No one on-site could produce a valid food manager certificate. Ensure a certified food manager is present during all hours of operation. 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
228.31(b)
Medicines stored or used improperly
7-207.11(A)
52
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
The establishment has not paid for its current Food Establishment Permit. Ensure the permit is paid for as soon as possible and is posted in view of customers. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
58
Aug 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(1)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)(1)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(B)
61
Apr 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
The current health inspection report was not posted. Ensure the latest food inspection report is posted in an area conspicuous to customers. (Ord. No. 2008-05-15-0402, § 1(Att. I), 5-15-08) Sec. 13-26. - Display.
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
45
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