Jalisco Grill
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
61
Score
Jalisco Grill appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “observed rusty like shelves in the walk in cooler and cold hold units” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical San Antonio restaurant, which scores around 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
2-103.11(B)
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
3-202.15
61
May 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
3-202.15
Observed that the red sanitizer bucket at the front waitress stations had a concentration above 200 Parts Per Million (PPM). The inspector was later shown during the inspection that they discarded the strong concentration and made a new bucket that was at 100 PPM. Ensure that Bleach/ Chlorine sanitizers have a concentration of 50 to 100 Parts Per Million (PPM), and Quaternary Ammonium sanitizers have a concentration of 200 to 400 PPM. These concentrations are NEEDED to effectively sanitize food-
4-501.116
70
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
Observed that the current Food License was NOT posted, only the previous license was observed (09/2024). 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, Prerequisit
8-301.11.1
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Observed that the wall thermometer outside of the walk-in cooler was reading 47 degrees Fahrenheit (F), but the food inside was reading 43 to 41 F. There was no thermometer inside of the walk-in cooler. Ensure all cold holds, coolers, refrigerators, mini fridges, freezers, and walk-in coolers have a thermometer that is calibrated, accurate, easily accessible, easily readable, durable, and in good repair. The thermometer MUST be placed in the warmest part of the cooler (near the door or opening)
4-204.112(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
3-603.11(A)
50
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
Food handler certifications were unable to be procured at the time of the inspection. 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 h
228.31(d)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
50
May 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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)
Toxic materials not properly labeled
7-101.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Food handler certifications were unable to be procured at the time of the inspection. 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 h
228.31(d)
Observed no food manager on duty at the time of the inspection. Ensure a food manager is on duty at 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.
228.31(b)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Frozen food not maintained frozen
3-501.11
37
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
64
Jul 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Observed no food handler certifications by the employees. Ensure all employees contain a valid food handler certification. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Observed no food manager on duty at the time of the inspection. 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.
228.31(b)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(B)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
47
May 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Observed hand sink occupied with a fridge unit. Ensure the hand sink is accessible at all times. Fridge was moved away from the hand sink. 5-204.11 Hand washing facilities. A hand washing facility shall be located: to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware washing areas; and in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms.
5-204.11
228 Were no other violations observed during inspection?. No air conditioning in the kitchen/food prep area. Ensure the air conditioning is in working order for proper air flow.
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Observed employee bathroom door wide open and connected to the food prep/storage area. Ensure the bathroom door is self closing . 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.
6-501.19
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jalisco Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jalisco Grill on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jalisco Grill?
Across the inspection record, “observed rusty like shelves in the walk in cooler and cold hold units” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jalisco Grill.
How does Jalisco Grill compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?
Jalisco Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.
Has Jalisco Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jalisco Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jalisco Grill 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 Jalisco Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jalisco Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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