El Tapatio De Jalisco

5323 Roosevelt Av, San Antonio, TX 78221

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at El Tapatio De Jalisco, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Among San Antonio restaurants, the typical score is 84; El Tapatio De Jalisco is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Observed manager washing their hands in the three-compartment sink. Ensure to wash hands in hand sink only as per 2-301-12(B) Cleaning procedure--steps.

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11(A)

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 too much sanitizer being used in the sanitizer bucket. Ensure to use valid test strips to check solution concentration as per 4-501.116 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.

4-501.116

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Time used as public health control not properly documented

3-501.19(A)

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

6-501.112

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tapatio De Jalisco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tapatio De Jalisco on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does El Tapatio De Jalisco compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

El Tapatio De Jalisco most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has El Tapatio De Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Tapatio De Jalisco have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Tapatio De Jalisco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Tapatio De Jalisco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Tapatio De Jalisco is inspected around three times per year on average.

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