Gorditas Dona Tota
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Gorditas Dona Tota eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Nov 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “observed mop sink plumbing not in good repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical San Antonio restaurant, which scores around 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Observed three compartment sink hot water 108F. Ensure three compartment sink hot water is 110F. Work order has been submitted. 4-501.19 Manual ware washing equipment, wash solution temperature.
4-501.19
64
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Observed cold hold unit missing thermometer. Ensure cold hold units have thermometer. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.
4-204.112(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Observed fridge handle not in good repair. Ensure equipment is in good repair. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
61
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Observed container of cheese without cover. Ensure food is covered. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.
5-303.12
Observed fridge handle not in good repair. Ensure equipment is in good repair. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
74
May 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Expired and missing food handler certifications for employees on site. Ensure all employees have a valid/current food handler certification. (d) Food Handler Training criteria.
Observed no certified food manager present during time of inspection. Ensure there is at least 1 certified food manager present during all hours of operation. 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12. ---- No se observó ningún administrador de alimentos certificado presente durante el tiempo de inspección. Asegúrese de que haya al menos 1 administrador de alimentos certif
228.31(b)
67
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Observed expired food permit. Fiscal services confirmed that the new permit has not been purchased. Ensure to purchase the food permit within 10 days from today. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. --- Permiso de alimentación vencido observado. Los servicios fiscales confirmaron que no se ha adquirido el nuevo permiso. Asegúrese de comprar el permiso de alimentos dentro de los 10 días siguientes a hoy. 8-301.11.1 Requisito de permiso, requisito previo para la operación.
8-301.11.1
The hot water reached 105 F. Ensure the hot water at the 3 compartment sink reaches at least 110 F. 5-103.11(B) Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?. ---- El agua caliente alcanzó los 104 F. Asegúrese de que el agua caliente en el fregadero de 3 compartimentos alcance al menos 110 F. 5-103.11(B) ¿Tiene el establecimiento capacidad suficiente para satisfacer las demandas máximas de agua caliente?
5-103.11(B)
Observed no certified food manager present during time of inspection. Ensure there is at least 1 certified food manager present during all hours of operation. 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12. ---- No se observó ningún administrador de alimentos certificado presente durante el tiempo de inspección. Asegúrese de que haya al menos 1 administrador de alimentos certif
228.31(b)
Observed no thermometer in the walk in cooler. The thermometer located outside/on the walk in cooler is broken. Ensure there is a thermometer in the walk in cooler and that it is easily viewable and placed in the warmest part of the unit. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part. --- No se observó ningún termómetro en la hielera. El termómetro ubicado afuera/en la cámara frigorífica está roto. Asegúrese de que haya un t
4-204.112(A)
64
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
The hot water reached 104 F. Ensure the hot water at the 3 compartment sink reaches at least 110 F. 5-103.11(B) Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?. ---- El agua caliente alcanzó los 104 F. Asegúrese de que el agua caliente en el fregadero de 3 compartimentos alcance al menos 110 F. 5-103.11(B) ¿Tiene el establecimiento capacidad suficiente para satisfacer las demandas máximas de agua caliente?
5-103.11(B)
90
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(C)
86
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?. The hot water from the 3 compartment sink was only reaching 105 F then decreased to 97 F. Ensure the hot water at the 3 compartment sink reaches at least 110 F.
5-103.11(B)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gorditas Dona Tota last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gorditas Dona Tota on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gorditas Dona Tota?
Across the inspection record, “observed mop sink plumbing not in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gorditas Dona Tota.
How does Gorditas Dona Tota compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?
Gorditas Dona Tota most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.
Has Gorditas Dona Tota's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gorditas Dona Tota have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gorditas Dona Tota 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 Gorditas Dona Tota inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gorditas Dona Tota is inspected around three times per year on average.
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