La Amistad Tortilleria

2754 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at La Amistad Tortilleria, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “observed bare hand contact with ready to eat tortilla”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average San Antonio facility scores 84, putting La Amistad Tortilleria on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Observed no food manager present at establishment. Ensure there is a food manager present during all hours of operation as per 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)

Observed employees handling food without food handler training. Ensure all employees handling food have food handler training provided and accessible present as per 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Observed employee wearing bracelet in kitchen. Ensure all jewelry is removed while in kitchen as per -303.11 Jewelry Prohibition.

Nov 27, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Observed license expired and no permit was purchased. Ensure permit is renewed and posted to the public's view as per 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.

8-301.11.1

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Observed no active food protection manger present at establishment. Ensure there is a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operations as per 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)

Observed employees without food handler training criteria. Ensure all employees handling food have food handler training as per 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Amistad Tortilleria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Amistad Tortilleria on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Amistad Tortilleria?

Across the inspection record, “observed bare hand contact with ready to eat tortilla” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Amistad Tortilleria.

How does La Amistad Tortilleria compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

La Amistad Tortilleria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has La Amistad Tortilleria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Amistad Tortilleria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Amistad Tortilleria 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 La Amistad Tortilleria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Amistad Tortilleria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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