La Caseta Centro Americana Restaurant

1123 Zarzamora St N, San Antonio, TX 78207

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at La Caseta Centro Americana Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “hand sink was blocked with scrubbies in a box and brooms in front” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical San Antonio restaurant, which scores around 84. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

A food manager certification must be posted as per 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicious location. ******************** Se debe publicar una certificación de gerente de alimentos según 228.31(a) Certificado de Gerente de Alimentos Certificado (CFM) publicado en un lugar visible.

228.31(a)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Ensure a covered receptacle for feminine hygiene products is placed in the women's restroom as per 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered. ************************ Asegúrese de que se coloque un recipiente con tapa para productos de higiene femenina en el baño de mujeres según 5-501.17 Recipiente con tapa en el baño.

5-501.17

Jan 31, 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)

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)

Observed no food manager on site during operation. Ensure the establishment has 1 food manager on-site during 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)

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

5-203.11

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Observed no covered recpacle in women's bathroom. Ensure a covered receptacle is provided in women's bathroom for feminine napkins. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.

5-501.17

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Observed hand wash facility is blocked by cold unit. Ensure hand wash facilities are located in location to allow convenient use to employees for hand wash purposes as per 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

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Observed food found in department store t-shirt bags. Ensure all storage bags are approved for use of food as per 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.

228.223(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Caseta Centro Americana Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Caseta Centro Americana Restaurant on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Caseta Centro Americana Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hand sink was blocked with scrubbies in a box and brooms in front” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Caseta Centro Americana Restaurant.

How does La Caseta Centro Americana Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

La Caseta Centro Americana Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has La Caseta Centro Americana Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Caseta Centro Americana Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Caseta Centro Americana Restaurant 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.

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