Jesse's Tex Mex

4942 Woodstone Dr, San Antonio, TX 78230

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Jesse's Tex Mex, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

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

The pattern that stands out is “observed TCS food items prepared the day before without a use by date”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so Jesse's Tex Mex trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(1)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(K)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

May 22, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 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)

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(K)

Prohibited toxic material present in facility

7-202.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Food thermometer not available or accessible

4-302.12(A)

Observed kitchen staff handling food items without a Food handler Certificate. Ensure all kitchen staff handling food are Certified Food Handlers as per 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)(1)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(A)

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Ventilation hood systems, adequacy. OBSERVED MISSING SECTION OF VENTAHOOD VENTS, ENSURE TO REPLACE MISSING SECTION IN VENTAHOOD.

4-301.14

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

PROVIDE VENTS WHERE MISSING WITHIN THE VENTAHOOD; 4-301.14 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy.

4-301.14

Jan 26, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. HEALTH DEPERTMENT RECORDS SHOW THAT YOU HAVE PAID YOUR FOOD PERMIT BUT YOU STILL HAVE YOUR 2022 FOOD PERMIT POSTED. ENSURE TO POST YOUR CURRENT FOOD PERMIT FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY.

8-301.11.1

Rinsing procedures. ENSURE TO PRACTICE THE "WASH","RINSE","SANITIZE" PRODECURES IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND WASHING AND RINSING EQUIPEMENT IN ONE SINK.

4-603.16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jesse's Tex Mex last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jesse's Tex Mex on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jesse's Tex Mex?

Across the inspection record, “observed TCS food items prepared the day before without a use by date” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jesse's Tex Mex.

How does Jesse's Tex Mex compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Jesse's Tex Mex most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Jesse's Tex Mex's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jesse's Tex Mex have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Jesse's Tex Mex 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 Jesse's Tex Mex inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jesse's Tex Mex is inspected around two times per year on average.

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