Garcias Mexican Food

842 Fredsbg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Garcias Mexican Food has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food”, showing up four times.

That's lower than the typical San Antonio restaurant, which scores around 84. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 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)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

May 13, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils

3-304.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Stainless steel counter has severe damage, exposing wood and creating cracks and crevasses that are not cleanable.

228.223(j)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations.

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

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)

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Dec 15, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Observed that the new food permit for the fiscal year of October 2023 to September 2024 was NOT posted. The inspector shall issue a 10-day Notice of Violation (NOV) for the owner to purchase the food permit for this year. Inspector was informed by Fiscal that a late fee shall be included. Ensure that the establishment owner/ representative purchases the new Food Permit before or during the first month of the fiscal year (October). Ensure the following: 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite

8-301.11.1

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(1)

Aug 16, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Medicines stored or used improperly

7-207.11(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

6-501.112

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Mar 24, 2023

Routine

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

View 6 violations

• Ensure that there is a certified food manager present during all hours of operations, be registered with the city local health department and have certification posted in a place conspicuous to the public. Registering can be done either in person at 1901 S. Alamo.

observed large portions of food being cooled on counter. Food not discarded time still left to keep but rapid cooling methods used to bring down temp quickly. See cooling fact sheet for future reference and training.

Observed ready to eat being handled with bare hands. Ensure ready to eat food is not handled with bare hands.

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Observed food uncovered in coolers. Ensure all food is covered inside and outside of coolers. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.

5-303.12

When to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under subsection (b) immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single- service and single-use articles P [14] and: (1) after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; P [14] (2) after using the toilet room; P [14] (3) after caring for or handling service animals

228.44(2)

Jan 13, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garcias Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garcias Mexican Food on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garcias Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Garcias Mexican Food.

How does Garcias Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Garcias Mexican Food most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Garcias Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garcias Mexican Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Garcias Mexican Food 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 Garcias Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Garcias Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.

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