La Jaibita Mexican Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
86
Score
LA JAIBITA MEXICAN SEAFOOD, located at 1401 Hildebrand W in San Antonio, TX 78201, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 11, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection noted one critical violation where raw shelled eggs were observed stored next to ready-to-eat items, indicating a potential risk of cross-contamination. Across four recorded inspections, LA JAIBITA MEXICAN SEAFOOD has primarily received low-risk classifications.
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
86
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(1)
70
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
78
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Observed a Molcajete inside the kitchen of the establishment. The inspector asked the owner if they used the Molcajetes to serve food. The owner stated that they do use them to serve food and place aluminum foil over the Molcajete. The inspector instructed the owner to discontinue using Molcajetes that are porous (having minute spaces or holes where food debris can get trapped). They may use Molcajetes that are NOT porous (flat and smooth). The surface of the dishes that serve food MUST be smoot
228.223(j)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
55
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Observed that the staff could NOT produce copies of their Food Handler training. Ensure that all Certified Food Manager (CFM) and Food Handler certifications, that are NOT expired, are stored in a binder onsite. Failure to maintain records of Food Handler training shall result in workers being disbarred from handling, cooking, preparing, and modifying food by the NEXT routine food inspection. Ensure the following: 228.31(e) The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of compl
228.31(e)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Observed that the Certified Food Manager was NOT on site. 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 two other Food Handlers become registered CFMs if the main CFM needs to step out of the establishment to run an errand or in case of emergency. Ensure the following: 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the
228.31(b)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Observed that the women’s bathroom trash cans in the stalls did NOT have covers or lids. Ensure that all the trash cans inside the women’s bathroom have a lid/ cover for hygienic products. Ensure the following: 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.
5-501.17
37
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
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