La Fiesta Market

4107 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

La Fiesta Market appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. On Sep 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which La Fiesta Market's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions

7-202.12(A)

Frozen food not maintained frozen

3-501.11

Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. Freezer is manually defrosted Freezer needs to be repaired.

228.223(h)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

3-307.11

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Jul 29, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 10 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Observed that there was no Certified Food Manager (CFM) on site during the time of the inspection. There MUST always be a Certified Food Manager (CFM) on site during all hours of operation. They are responsible for directing the flow of the kitchen and being knowledgeable about food handling and safety. The inspector HIGHLY RECOMMENDS that the site manager and two other responsible Food Handlers become certified CFMs so that the main CFM may leave for any of the following reasons: they go on vac

228.31(b)

Observed that the City of San Antonio Food License and one Certified Food Manager (CFM) certification were NOT posted alongside the previous Food Establishment inspection report. 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 following: 228.31(a) Certified Food Man

228.31(a)

Food label missing or inaccurate

3-602.11(A)

Observed that the thermometer in the cut fruit cold hold section was NOT accurately reading the internal ambient temperature of the cold hold. The inspector asked the manager to buy new thermometer and place it near the front of the cold hold. Ensure that physical thermometers are placed near the door or opening of the cold hold unit (it should NOT be placed in the back). Ensure all cold holds, coolers, refrigerators, mini fridges, freezers, and walk-in coolers have a thermometer that is calibra

4-204.112(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Observed two butchers, who have been working for the establishment for a year or more, were missing their Food Handler certification. The two butchers and any staff member who cuts/ slices, skins, or pierces any fruit or vegetable, MUST become Food Handler certified before the inspector returns for the First Reinspection. Ensure that all staff members who are open-handling food and beverages (cooking, baking, preparing, modifying) become Food Handler certified. The inspector highly recommends th

228.31(d)

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

6-501.112

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

4-502.11(B)

Food package damaged or integrity compromised

3-202.15

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Observed only one Food Handler in the butcher area had their Food Handler certification. One worker was new (still within the first thirty days of employment to get certified), but the other worker that has been here for a year still does NOT have a Food Handler certification. Ensure that all staff members who are open-handling food and beverages (cooking, baking, preparing, modifying) become Food Handler certified. The inspector highly recommends that the establishment holds a copy of each Food

228.31(d)

Observed that only Food Handlers were present during today’s inspection. The Certified Food Manager (CFM) was off today. There MUST always be a CFM on site during all hours of operation. They are responsible for directing the flow of the kitchen and being knowledgeable about food handling and safety. Inspector highly recommends that one of the butcher Food Handlers and the manager present during today’s inspection become registered CFMs if the main CFM needs to step out of the establishment to r

228.31(b)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Sep 5, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

3-307.11

Feb 2, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

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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 Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Fiesta Market?

Across the inspection record, “food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented” has been cited three 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has La Fiesta Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fiesta Market have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Fiesta Market 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 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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