El Puesto Mexican Restaurant #1
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
100
Score
EL PUESTO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #1, located at 1504 Castroville Rd in San Antonio, TX, had a low-risk inspection on January 8, 2026, with a score of 100. No violations were recorded during this most recent inspection. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
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Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Observed no food manager present at establishment. Ensure there is a food manager present during all hours of operation as per 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)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13(A)
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Aug 28, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions
7-202.12(A)
Observed: Walk-in cooler at 45-47F degrees and food items at same temperature. Ensure walk-in cooler and food stored in cooler maintains a 41F degrees temperature. Have maintenance come out and check temperature and close up all areas where air is escaping, as per....3-401.14(C) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below)--non-continuous cooking. 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below). ---------- Observado: Cámara frigorífica a 45-47 °F y alimentos a la misma temperatura. Asegúrese de que la cámara fr
3-401.14(C)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Observed: The grease container sitting on the ground. Ensure grease container is placed on concrete or asphalt, as per....5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface.
5-501.11
Observed: The three compartment sink is not being followed as stickers indicated at sink. At time of the inspection the flow of the sink was from right to left and far right sink had a few dishes. The middle compartment had soap and water and the last sink to the left had sanitizer (200ppm) and then air dried dishes. Ensure the three compartment sink is set up properly to follow the sticker indicating each sinks. First compartment - soap and water, Middle sink to ONLY be water (to rinse soap off
4-603.16
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Apr 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions
7-202.12(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
OBSERVED: A plate and small black hot sauce container being used as scoops in bulk product of rice in holding and storage. Ensure all proper utensils (scoops) and equipment (measuring devices) are used for getting product from bulk containers in storage and holding, as per.....228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use.. ---------- OBSERVADO: Un plato y un pequeño recipiente negro para salsa picante se utilizan como cucharas para un producto a granel de arroz almacenado y almacenado
228.224(i)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(B)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
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Dec 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
4-301.12(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
6-202.13
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Observed: No toilet seat in men's restroom. Ensure a toilet seat is available in men's restroom, as per....5-203.12 Toilets and urinals.
5-203.12
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(B)
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(B)
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Aug 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Observed: Employee not properly sanitizing dishes. Corrective Action: Ensure all dishes are properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. 4-501.114(A) Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart. ---------- Observado: Empleado que no desinfecta adecuadamente los platos. Acción correctiva: Asegúrese de que todos los platos estén adecuadamente desinfectados después de lavarlos y enjuagarlos. 4-501.
4-501.114(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Observed: Employee scraping food off plates and then placed plates in middle sink with soap and bleach water and then put plates in only water to wash off sanitizer then place on drying rack. Corrective Action: Follow instructional stickers on wall. 1st compartment: water and dish soap, 2nd compartment: water only, 3rd compartment: water and bleach mixture (50-100ppm), then place to dry. 4-904.14 Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing. ---------- Observado: El empleado rasp
4-904.14
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
Observed: A red plastic serving basket being used as a strainer for potato's. Corrective Action: Ensure a proper strainer is being used for potato's, not unapproved containers. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. 228.222(d)(1) Design and construction. Equipment/utensils durable. ---------- Observado: Una canasta de plástico roja que se usa como colador para papas. Acción correctiva: Asegúrese de utilizar un colador adecuado para
228.223(h)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(B)
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Jan 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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OBSERVED: Concentration of sanitizer water at 25ppm chlorine at time of inspection. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure proper sanitization of dishes with a concentration between 50-100ppm chlorine. 4-501.114(A) Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart. ----------- OBSERVADO: Concentración de agua desinfectante a 25 ppm de cloro al momento de la inspección. ACCIÓN CORRECTIVA: Asegure la desinfección ade
4-501.114(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(C)
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