El Tequila Mexican Restaurant

7628 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78227

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

El Tequila Mexican Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “observed raw chicken and raw beef stored inside” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

Compared to other San Antonio restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 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)

Food package damaged or integrity compromised

3-202.15

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

6-501.112

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Observed that the ware washing machine was NOT dispensing Bleach/ Chlorine sanitizer with a concentration between 50 and 100 Parts Per Million (PPM). The inspector instructed the Certified Food Manager (CFM) that they MUST stop using the ware washing machine until a maintenance technician comes by to figure out why the sanitizer is not dispensing during the Sanitize cycle (there could be a blockage in the hose or not enough pressure to walk the chemical sanitizer). The staff shall have to Wash,

4-204.117(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

May 9, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Observed entire cold hold unit on prep line at 60F and above. The food items that were kept in there over night were discarded and the other food items were placed on ice. The unit was set to a lower temperature. Ensure all cold hold units are at a minimum of 41F and lower at all times. Observed raw barbacoa meat sitting out in the kitchen at 60F that was thawed at 8am the day of the inspection. The meat was immediately placed on the grill to cook.

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(2)

All food handler certifications provided were expired in April 2024. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria. Sec. 13-119. - Food handler certification required. (a) Food handler certification is required of all employees of a food establishment regardless of their position unless exempted under section 13-121. The food establishment shall maintain on the premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training c

228.31(d)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Nov 2, 2023

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(A)

Other Personal Care Items, Storage. Observed employee personal drinks items stored near food and consumer items. Ensure all personal items are stored in a designated employee area.

7-209.11

Sep 1, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations.

View 3 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)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(2)

Jan 9, 2023

Routine

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 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)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(2)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Prohibited toxic material present in facility

7-202.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Other Personal Care Items, Storage. Observed employee personal items stored with food items and cold hold unit available to the customers to purchase product. Ensure all personal items are stored in a designated employee area.

7-209.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tequila Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tequila Mexican Restaurant on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tequila Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “observed raw chicken and raw beef stored inside” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Tequila Mexican Restaurant.

How does El Tequila Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

El Tequila Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has El Tequila Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Tequila Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Tequila Mexican Restaurant 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 Tequila Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Tequila Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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