La Margarita #

120 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX 78207

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

La Margarita # has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “observed both cooks at the main cook line” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average San Antonio facility scores 84, putting La Margarita # on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

6-501.112

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

6-501.112

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

Observed wall and ceiling paint fading and peeling off in the walk-in cooler. Ensure to repair to have it smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable as per 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings.

228.171

Oct 25, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Jan 19, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING ANY SANITIZER. DISCOVERED THAT 1/4 INCH TUBE THAT LEADS FROM PUMP TO WASH CHAMBER IS DISCONNECTED AND SO SANITIZER IS DISPENSING BEHIND MACHINE RATHER THAN INTO WASH CHAMBER. CALL ECOLAB TO HAVE THEM SERVICE, AND UNTIL THEN USE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING. ALSO, DAILY LINE CHECKS/LOGGING THAT MACHINE IS WORKING IS HELPFUL SO YOU KNOW HOW FAR BACK TO A GOOD READING YOU HAVE TO REWASH WARES SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO JUST REWASH EVERYTHING. REWASH AND SA

4-501.114(F)

1) WAREWASHING AREA DOES NOT HAVE A HAND SINK NEARBY. ONE IS NEEDED SO STAFF CAN WASH BETWEEN HANDLING DIRTY AND CLEAN WARES. YOU MAY SET UP A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENT OR SILVERWARE AREA SINK FOR THIS AS LONG AS DISH MACHINE IS WORKING, AND HAND SINK IS ONLY USED AS HAND SINK WHEN SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. 2) PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEEDED NEW BATTERIES AT HAND SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN BETWEEN CHIP FRYER AND LIQUOR ROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE. 5-204.11 Hand washing fa

5-204.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(2)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Margarita # last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Margarita # on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Margarita #?

Across the inspection record, “observed both cooks at the main cook line” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Margarita #.

How does La Margarita # compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

La Margarita # most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has La Margarita #'s inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Margarita # 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 Margarita # inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Margarita # is inspected around two times per year on average.

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