Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant

5251 Timberhill 206, San Antonio, TX 78238

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “observed multiple food items in the cooler that were made the day”, showing up four times.

Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 43 falls below the San Antonio average of 84. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(2)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(1)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Frozen food not maintained frozen

3-501.11

Sep 19, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(1)

Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location. 8-304.11(K) Notification of the most recent inspection report is available upon request. 8-304.11(A) Permit posted. Ensure all required paperwork is posted.

228.31(a)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Food does not meet standards of identity

3-601.11

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

228.31(a)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Food handler certifications were expired. 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 course for each food employe

228.31(d)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Food does not meet standards of identity

3-601.11

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

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

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)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.

4-204.112(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

May 30, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(2)

Discontinue using foil to line shelving. Find alternative-smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part. INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS.

4-204.112(A)

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS AND BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE OR PREPARATION AREAS. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PLACED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATION/ FOOD STORAGE.

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Jan 11, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

ENSURE AIR VENTS ARE CLEAN. REMOVE DUST ON VENTS.

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

REMOVE ADHESIVE TAPE ON STAINLESS STEEL TABLE BY DISHWASHING AREA.

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “observed multiple food items in the cooler that were made the day” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant.

How does Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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