Fruteria La Tropicana
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
74
Score
FRUTERIA LA TROPICANA, located at 8518 Culebra Rd in San Antonio, TX 78251, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 14, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with the cleanliness of the ice machine, insufficient hot water temperature at the 3-compartment sink, and maintenance concerns with utensils and shelving. Across four scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Hot water at 3 compartment sink is to be at least 110F. ---> Hot water was at 88F beginning of inspection and went down to 82F. 5-103.11(B) Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?.
5-103.11(B)
Wooden spoons were cracked in the middle, no longer nonabsorbent or easily cleanable. Metal shelf rusting is to be sealed with paint or lined with material that is durable, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and in good repair. 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)
74
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Prohibited toxic material present in facility
7-202.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)(3)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(1)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
78
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
6-202.13
90
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(D)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
70
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria. SPRAY BOTTLE FOR SANITIZING TOO STRONG.
4-501.114(F)(2)
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(C)
HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH TRASHCAN AND PLASTIC BUCKETS. ENSURE HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
FAUCET KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT HAND SINK NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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