La Sandia Mexican Restaurant Food/Fruit San Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
The most recent inspection for LA SANDIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT FOOD/FRUIT SAN FOOD SERVICE LLC, located at 106 Callaghan Rd S in San Antonio, TX, was conducted on January 8, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 70, with one critical and two major violations noted. Previous inspections at this San Antonio, TX establishment have also typically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
70
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
Observed several plates on the kitchen line that had chips on the edges of the plates. Ensure that Food-Contact surfaces of dishes and utensils are smooth (free of chips or cracks), non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. The surface of the dishes that serve food MUST be smooth, non-porous, and resistant to pitting. Chips in plates can harbor bacteria even after being sanitized (food debris can be harbored). Ensure the following: 228.223(j) Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cl
228.223(j)
64
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
2-103.11(B)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
Observed that the ware washing machine was producing Bleach/ chlorine sanitizer with a concentration below 25 Parts Per Million (PPM). The Certified Food Manager (CFM) had the staff adjust the Chlorine output and raised the concentration of the sanitizer to 50 PPM in the next cycle. Ensure that Bleach/ Chlorine sanitizers have a concentration of 50 to 100 Parts Per Million (PPM), and Quaternary Ammonium sanitizers have a concentration of 200 to 400 PPM. These concentrations are NEEDED to effecti
4-501.116
Observed Molcajetes used to prepare and store salsas inside of the reach-in cooler. The inspector has instructed the CFM and staff to DISCONTINUE using Molcajetes when preparing and serving food. If they wish to use Molcajetes, then the surfaces of the molcajetes MUST be smooth and free of pores. Ensure that Food-Contact surfaces of dishes and utensils are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. The surface of the dishes that serve food MUST be smooth, non-porous, and resistant to pitting.
228.223(j)
47
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
90
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
82
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Valid (non-expired) Food handler certifications were unable to be procured at the time of the inspection. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria. Sec. 13-119. - Food handler certification required. (a) Food handler certification is required of all employees of a food establishment regardless of their position unless exempted under section 13-121. The food establishment shall maintain on the premises a certificate of comp
228.31(d)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Ensure all toilet doors are self closing and all restrooms contain covered trashcans. 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.
6-501.19
43
May 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
90
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
Observed personal drinks on the food prep table as food was being actively prepared and in the cold hold unit. Ensure all food items are kept in a designated employee area. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.
7-209.11
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