La Fogata

2427 Vance Jackson, San Antonio, TX 78213

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, La Fogata has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “observed cold hold unit in bar area missing thermometer”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average San Antonio facility scores 84, putting La Fogata on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Observed cold hold unit in bar area missing thermometer. Ensure cold hold units have thermometer. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.

4-204.112(A)

Observed food stored without cover. Ensure food is covered. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.

5-303.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Observed fridge in bar area missing thermometer. Ensure all cold hold units have thermometer. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.

4-204.112(A)

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

5-202.12(A)

Observed food stored without cover. Ensure food is covered. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.

5-303.12

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

No designated area for employee eating or drinking

6-403.11(A)

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

4-204.112(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(C)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Observed food stored without cover. Ensure food is covered. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.

5-303.12

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

May 29, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Handwashing sign not posted

6-301.14

Aug 24, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Feb 23, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

4-502.11(A)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(B)(2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fogata last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fogata on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Fogata?

Across the inspection record, “observed cold hold unit in bar area missing thermometer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Fogata.

How does La Fogata compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

La Fogata most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has La Fogata's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Fogata have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Fogata 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 Fogata inspected?

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

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