La Ideal Molino

2122 Poplar St W, San Antonio, TX 78207

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, La Ideal Molino has seven inspections in the public record. La Ideal Molino was last inspected on Sep 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor”, which has been cited three times.

La Ideal Molino scores about where you'd expect for a San Antonio restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Feb 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

OBSERVED NO CFM CERT POSTED. ENSURE CFM CERTIFICATE IS POSTED. 228.31(e) The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.

228.31(e)

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions

7-202.12(C)

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)

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

May 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Feb 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

No soap available at handwashing sink

6-301.11

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Oct 27, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Toxic materials not properly labeled

7-101.11

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

5-202.12(A)

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(A)

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

6-501.112

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Jan 5, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Ideal Molino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Ideal Molino on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Ideal Molino?

Across the inspection record, “storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Ideal Molino.

How does La Ideal Molino compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

La Ideal Molino most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the San Antonio average of 84.

Has La Ideal Molino's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Ideal Molino have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Ideal Molino means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Ideal Molino inspected?

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

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