La Mexicana
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
39
Score
The most recent inspection for LA MEXICANA, located at 130 Main Plaza in San Antonio, TX, was conducted on December 19, 2025, resulting in a high-risk score of 39. This inspection identified 2 critical, 5 major, and 3 minor violations, including issues with raw food storage above ready-to-eat items, the presence of a rodent, and improper use of a hand sink. Across four recorded inspections, LA MEXICANA has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
7-202.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS PREPARED 12/16/25 AND 12/17/25 IN THE REACH-IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE MARKING. ENSURE TO DATE MARK ALL FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH PREP DAY COUNTING AS DAY 1 AND 6 ADDITIONAL DAYS AS PER** 501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ENSURE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS PHYSICALLY PRESENT DURING AL 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)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
OBSERVED SLICED HAM STORED IN SHIRT BAGS IN THE FREEZER. ENSURE TO ONLY USED FOOD GRADE BAGS AS PER**228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use..
228.224(i)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
39
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Observed tortilla dough stored in a trach bag. Ensure to used food grade bags as per**228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use.
228.224(i)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
61
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(B)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
58
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
45
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
EMPLOYEE RESTROOM SELF-CLOSER SPRING NOT ATTACHED AT ONE END. ENSURE RESTROOM DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING. 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.
6-501.19
74
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
43
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
61
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