Las Palapas

5530 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Las Palapas, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 24, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around two violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Compared to other San Antonio restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
OBSERVED LARGE ICE SCOOPER TO LARGE ICE MACHINE BROKEN AND UNEVEN IN THE FRONT OF THE SCOOPER; FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL UTENSILS ARE IN GOOD REPAIR; 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
64
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(1)
REMOVE OR REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED SPATULAS AND OTHER UTENSILS IN BAD REPAIR; 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Palapas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Palapas on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Las Palapas compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Las Palapas most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Las Palapas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Las Palapas have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Las Palapas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Las Palapas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Las Palapas is inspected around three times per year on average.