La Fiesta Market
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
50
Score
Public records show six inspections at La Fiesta Market stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “observed personal items stored throughout the kitchen area” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other San Antonio restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
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Nov 7, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Observed that the previous inspection report, the current Food License, and at LEAST one Certified Food Manager (CFM) certificate were NOT posted on a wall within the establishment where the customers can view it. Ensure that the CURRENT Food Establishment Inspection Report, the CURRENT Food Permit/ License, and at least one Certified Food Manager certification (that is NOT expired) is posted in a conspicuous (clear view) location within the establishment for all clients to view. Ensure the foll
228.31(a)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
Observed one of the butcher cold hold units had a digital thermometer that was NOT displaying the internal ambient temperature of the unit. The inspector told them to place a new physical thermometer inside of it until the digital thermometer is correctly displaying the temperature again. 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 t
4-204.112(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
Observed personal items stored throughout the kitchen area. Ensure all personal items are stored in a designated employee area. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage. Ensure all holes in the ceiling and walls are clean, smooth, and covered. 6-101.11(A)(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings. 6-201.11 Cleanability. Floor, wall ceiling constructed installed are smooth and easily cleanable.
7-209.11
Observed personal items stored throughout the kitchen area. Ensure all personal items are stored in a designated employee area. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage. Ensure all holes in the ceiling and walls are clean, smooth, and covered. 6-101.11(A)(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings. 6-201.11 Cleanability. Floor, wall ceiling constructed installed are smooth and easily cleanable.
7-209.11
Observed personal items stored throughout the kitchen area. Ensure all personal items are stored in a designated employee area. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage. Ensure all holes in the ceiling and walls are clean, smooth, and covered. 6-101.11(A)(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings. 6-201.11 Cleanability. Floor, wall ceiling constructed installed are smooth and easily cleanable.
7-209.11
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
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Apr 30, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Observed no sanitizer set up in the new bakery area for the three compartment sink. Ensure sanitizer is placed or set up in the bakery area. 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria. 4-703.11(C)(1) After being cleaned food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized an exposure time of at least 10 seconds for a CHLORINE SOLUTION. 4-703.11(C)(4) After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an exposure time used in relationship with a combinati
4-501.114(F)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
7-202.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Observed personal items stored throughout the kitchen area. Ensure all personal items are stored in a designated employee area. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage. Ensure all holes in the ceiling and walls are clean, smooth, and covered. 6-101.11(A)(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings. 6-201.11 Cleanability. Floor, wall ceiling constructed installed are smooth and easily cleanable.
7-209.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
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Oct 19, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Observed no sanitizer set up in the new bakery area for the three compartment sink. Ensure sanitizer is placed or set up in the bakery area. 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria. 4-703.11(C)(1) After being cleaned food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized an exposure time of at least 10 seconds for a CHLORINE SOLUTION. 4-703.11(C)(4) After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an exposure time used in relationship with a combinati
4-501.114(F)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
No certified food manager report on the establishment. 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location. 8-304.11(A) Permit posted.
228.31(a)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Observed no dates on any of the prepared food items in the walk in cooler. Use By Dates: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a food establishment shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date, including the day of preparation, by which the food shall be consumed seven calendar days or less from the date of food preparation if the temperature is maintained at 41°F. (Current date plus 6. Example: f
Food handler certifications were unable to be procured by all food handling employees 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 certific
228.31(d)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Observed personal items stored throughout the kitchen area. Ensure all personal items are stored in a designated employee area. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.
7-209.11
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
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Apr 3, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Observed no sanitizer set up in the produce prep area. Ensure sanitizer is placed or set up in the produce prep area. 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria. 4-703.11(C)(1) After being cleaned food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized an exposure time of at least 10 seconds for a CHLORINE SOLUTION. 4-703.11(C)(4) After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an exposure time used in relationship with a combination of temperature, conc
4-501.114(F)
No certified food manager report on the establishment. 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location.
228.31(a)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fiesta Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fiesta Market on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fiesta Market?
Across the inspection record, “observed personal items stored throughout the kitchen area” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Fiesta Market.
How does La Fiesta Market compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?
La Fiesta Market most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.
Has La Fiesta Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Fiesta Market have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Fiesta Market 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 La Fiesta Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fiesta Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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