La Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
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Score
La Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3 has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
La Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3's latest score of 78 falls below the San Antonio average of 84. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
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Nov 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Observed tacos being made with bare hands upon arrival. Ensure ready to eat food is not handled with bare hands. Employee did put on gloves during inspection.
Observed employee cutting raw meat wipes gloves with dirty towel take order with gloves still one. Same employee also walked in and out of establishment, took payment and then put gloves on and resumed cutting meat with out washing hands.
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
7-202.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Observed employees put on gloves without washing hands. See blow list of when hand washing is required. When to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under subsection (b) immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single- service and single-use articles P [14] and: (1) after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions o
228.44(2)
Raw wood needs to be painted or sealed. -101.11(A)(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
6-303.11(C)
Pay for permit and post.
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Replace missing floor tiles.
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(C)
Vents and fans need to be cleaned.
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(C)
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Jan 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Some foods stored improperly in incorrect bags. Ensure to store all foods in food grade bags only.
Permit has no been renewed and account is outstanding at this time. Please renew permit, as late fees are accruing monthly.
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Sep 7, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Observed cooling of refried beans beginning. Employee explained an improper cooling procedure. No thermometers were presented which should be used for cooling to be conducted in the following manner: Once food is removed from heat and cools to 135 degrees F, food is allotted 2 hours to cool from 135 to 70 degrees F. Food is then allotted 4 additional hours to cool from 70 to 41 degrees F. Food should not be stored until at cold holding temperatures of 41 degrees F and below. Chicharron guisado p
Shredded cheese container was stored on pooling water and at 70 degrees F. Cheese was being stored in same area of hot holding unit. Observed carne asada, in cold hold unit, to be at 51 degrees F. Ensure that all foods held at cold hold units, are held at 41 degrees F and below at all times.
Cloth towels were being stored in solution without any bleach. This container was being stored in hand sink. Observed dishes being washed improperly. Dishes were being washed with soap and bleach solution and then rinsed with bleach water. Ensure that wares are washed properly as follows: 1. WASH (soap and water) 2. RINSE (water) 3. SANITIZE(bleach water solution at 50-100ppm concentration) Observed ice machine to be dirty along interior. Ensure that surfaces are cleaned thoroughly to remove bui
Tortilla chips were being stored in plastic to go grocery bags. Observed rice and flour being stored in large plastic sterilite containers. Ensure that all foods are stored in food grade materials only. Bleach concentration was high for cloth towels solution at waitress area. Ensure to maintain concentration between 50-100ppm.
Provide thin probe thermometers for employee use. Provide thermometers in all refrigeration and cold hold units. Provide test strips for bleach water.
Reach in cooler near back drive thru area was reading at 50 degrees F, as well as cold hold unit nearest ware washing which was at mid 50s. Ensure that these units are serviced and ensure that cold hold temperatures are able to be maintained at 41 degrees F and below. Foods must be able to be held at proper cold temperatures at all times.
Hand sink did not have hand soap available. Hand sink had container with cloth towels in sanitizing solution being stored in hand sink. Ensure that hand sink is readily available and only used for hand washing practices.
Ensure all foods stored in coolers are properly covered. Observed plastic bins with masa balls for tortillas stored on the floor. Issue was corrected. Observed large bins with ice being stored on floor when filled with ice then placed on preparation table for cooling. Ensure that all foods and wares are stored 6 inches or more off floor.
Observed personal beverages being stored on food and food contact surfaces. Ensure that all personal drinks are stored in a designated area away from food and food contact and that they are stored in a cup with lid and straw only.
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Jan 26, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Refried beans that were prepared yesterday were reading at 61 degrees F at time of inspection. Proper cooling procedures are not being followed. Ensure to cool in the following manner: Once food is removed from heat and is at 135 degrees F, food is allowed 2 hours max to cool from 135 to 70 degrees F. Food is then allowed 4 hours max, if needed, to reduce temperature from 70 to 41 degrees F. Once food has reached 41 degrees F, food can be covered and stored. Container of refried beans were disca
Observed employees handling and preparing ready to eat foods (tacos, tortillas, shredded cheese etc) with bare hands. Manager stated they would rather use gloves as a barrier at this time, to correct issue. Issue was corrected on site. Ensure to always use a barrier (i.e. deli tissue, utensils, gloves, etc) when handling ready to eat foods.
Observed to go style bags and can liner bags being used to store corn tortillas and masa in. Ensure that all foods are stored in only food grade storage material.
Leakage observed from hand sink after washing hands. Ensure that leaks in drain pipes are corrected and properly disposed into proper sanitary drains.
provide working thermometers in all refrigeration units.
Ensure to use some of the following methods for proper cooling, as was observed to be a violation in refried beans. -follow proper time and temperature control -continuous stirring of foods -ice sticks -ice baths -foods in smaller portions -etc.
Observed personal beverages being stored on preparation areas with food. Ensure that all personal drinks are stored in a cup with lid and straw, and that they be stored in a designated area away from food and food contact surfaces.
Permit is not current and should be renewed to avoid late fees.
At beginning of inspection, hand sink was blocked by trash can, and had container being stored in sink. Ensure to have hand sink readily available at all times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does La Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3 compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?
La Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.
Has La Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3 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 Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Nogalitos Tacos to Go # 3 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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