Lala's Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
47
Score
LALA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, located at 1902 Bandera Rd in San Antonio, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 2, 2026. During this inspection, several violations were noted, including improper cooling of picadillo to 58 degrees Fahrenheit, employee drinks stored improperly near food preparation areas, and the presence of a live roach in a container of dry rice. These issues resulted in a total score of 47, with three critical, one major, and four minor violations.
4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
47
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 2, 2026 Inspection
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(2)
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
FOOD PERMIT IS EXPIRED AND WILL NEED TO BE RENEWED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO AVOID CLOSURE AND SUSPENSION OF FOOD PERMIT; BE SURE TO PHYSICALLY GO DOWN TO 1901 S. ALAMO BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:45 AM AND 4:30 PM TO PAY FOR FOOD PERMIT; FACILITY WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE THEIR 11 DIGIT STATE TAX PAYER ID AND THEIR GROSS VOLUME OF SALES FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR(2025); 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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