La Unica Festival

12280 Poteet Jdtn Fy Bldg#951, San Antonio, TX 78224

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

La Unica Festival appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “valid food handler certifications could not be procured at time” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 84, putting La Unica Festival squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 18, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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bleach concentration being used or sanitizing solution was high over 100ppm. Ensure to maintain between 50-100ppm. Trash can liner bags should not be used for food contact. Sending example of bags that can be used (via email) but make sure they are food grade. Saran wrap or zip loc bags can be used as well.

Apr 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 3, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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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)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Food thermometer not available or accessible

4-302.12(B)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Oct 21, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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According to our records, your permit has not been purchased. You have 10 days to purchase your permit. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.

8-301.11.1

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(K)

Valid food handler certifications could not be procured at time of inspection. All employees handling/preparing foods must be food handler certified. You have until 11/10/23 to obtain food handler certifications. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Aug 5, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

All employees handling/preparing foods are to be Food Handler Certified. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Mar 4, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Unica Festival last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Unica Festival on file is from Jan 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Unica Festival?

Across the inspection record, “valid food handler certifications could not be procured at time” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Unica Festival.

How does La Unica Festival compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

La Unica Festival most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the San Antonio average of 84.

Has La Unica Festival's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Unica Festival have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Unica Festival 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 Unica Festival inspected?

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

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