Los Balitos Taco Shop

5890 De Zavala Rd, San Antonio, TX 78249

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Los Balitos Taco Shop has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “observed in use wiping cloths not properly stored”, which has been cited two times.

Among San Antonio restaurants, the typical score is 84; Los Balitos Taco Shop is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Prohibited toxic material present in facility

7-202.11(A)

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Food thermometer not available or accessible

4-302.12(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(2)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Mar 14, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

3-602.11(A)

Observed missing employee hand washing signage in womens restroom. Ensure signage is posted.

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Observed soiled magnetic knife racks and soiled knives stored on rack. Ensure rack is clean to sight and touch and in use knives are not stored on rack.

Observed soiled interior of ice machine. Ensure interior of ice machine is clean to sight and touch.

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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 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “observed in use wiping cloths not properly stored” 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than the San Antonio average of 84.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Balitos Taco Shop have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Balitos Taco Shop 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 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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