El Rodeo Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
58
Score
EL RODEO MEXICAN GRILL LLC, located at 2525 Loop 410 Sw in San Antonio, TX 78227, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 2, 2025. The inspection identified one critical violation, three major violations, and two minor violations. Previous inspections for EL RODEO MEXICAN GRILL LLC have also been categorized as high-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Rodent bait not in tamper-resistant station
7-206.12
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
At time no food handler training certificates could be produced for cooks in kitchen. Correction: ensure that all employees have a food handler training certificate and it is either kept at restaurant or on employees person as per 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
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Jun 5, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(2)
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)
Observed cooked beef at a temp of 94F on a rolling cart near stove area. Correction: Ensure that TCS food that needs to be kept hot is at a temp of 135F or higher as per 3-401.14(E) NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING. Hot Hold (135°F or higher).
3-401.14(E)
No food handler training certificates could be produced for workers in kitchen. Correction: Ensure that all workers who are food handling have a certified food handler training certificate as per 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
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Nov 26, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
At time of inspection no food handler certificates could be produced for cooks. Correction: Ensure all employees food handling have a food handler certificate as per 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Jun 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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)(2)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
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Feb 12, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
4-703.11(C)(2)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Observed portion of gasket on reach-in cooler was breaking off. Ensure gasket is replaced or repaired. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
Observed cold hold unit by grill was missing handles to open bottom doors. Ensure handles are replaced. 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)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Oct 26, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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)(4)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
During the time of inspection, workers were not able to provide Food Handler certification. Ensure all workers in kitchen have Food Handlers certification. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13(A)
Observed cell phone inside clean inserts. Ensure personal items, including cell phones, are not in food prep areas.
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
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Jun 22, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
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