Los Balitos Taco Shop

5630 W Fm 1604 N #112, San Antonio, TX 78251

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Los Balitos Taco Shop eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “pico de gallo, shredded cheese, guisada stored in cold hold unit”, showing up two times.

Los Balitos Taco Shop's latest score of 52 falls below the San Antonio average of 84. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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)(2)

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(A)

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

4-502.11(B)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Apr 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Employee hands not clean

2-301.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

Insect control devices improperly placed or designed

6-202.13

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands not washed when required

2-301.14

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

DISCONTINUE USING BOWLS FOR DISPENSING FOOD. USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(2)

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 3, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER STATES DATE HAS BEEN SET.

228.221(a)(4)(A)

Food Handler Training criteria. (b)All employees of a food establishment shall meet this requirement within thirty (30) days from the date of employment.

228.31(d)

Mar 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

OBSERVD SPATULAS TORN AND NOT IN GOOD CONDITION. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction safe materials and maintained in good repair.

228.223(h)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Balitos Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Balitos Taco Shop on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Balitos Taco Shop?

Across the inspection record, “pico de gallo, shredded cheese, guisada stored in cold hold unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Balitos Taco Shop.

How does Los Balitos Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Los Balitos Taco Shop most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Los Balitos Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Balitos Taco Shop have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Los Balitos Taco Shop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Los Balitos Taco Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Balitos Taco Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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