Lupitas Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
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Lupitas Mexican Restaurant, located at 5923 Culebra Rd in San Antonio, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 9, 2025. The inspection identified two critical and two major violations, including issues with food temperatures, sanitizer concentrations, and product dating. Previous inspections at this San Antonio establishment have also generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Observed that the Ecolab Sink and Surface sanitizer at the three-compartment sink was below 272 Parts Per Million (PPM). Observed that the Chlorine sanitizer at the dishwashing machine was initially below 25 PPM. The dishwasher increased the sink and surface sanitizer at the three-compartment sink, and they ran the dishwasher three times and primed the sanitizer dispenser to increase the Chlorine concentration to 50 PPM. Ensure that Ecolab Sink and Surface sanitizers have a concentration between
4-501.114(F)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
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Jul 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning
4-702.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
2-103.11(B)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(2)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
7-204.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Observed that the middle “Rinse” compartment of the three-compartment sink was NOT filled with clear, clean rinse water. The dishwasher had soap and water in the left compartment and sanitizer with a low concentration in the right compartment. Going forward the establishment MUST wash, rinse, and then sanitize their food-contact dishes and utensils in the following order (right-to-left, or left-to-right): The wash compartment should only have hot water and dish soap to clean away all of the food
4-603.16
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Aug 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Observed sanitizer in three compartment sink at 0ppm. Management was instructed on how to properly dilute sink and surface cleaner to ensure it is in the correct sanitizing range. 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria.
4-501.114(F)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
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May 22, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Observed expired food manager certifications. Ensure all food manager certifications are up to date and on duty at all hours of operation. 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12. 2-102.12(A) At least one certified food protection manager must be employed by each establishment.
228.31(b)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
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Dec 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
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Aug 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Observed personal drinks stored throughout the cold hold units. Ensure all personal items are stored in a designated employee area at all times. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.
7-209.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
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May 26, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Observed personal drinks stored throughout the cold hold units. Ensure all personal items are stored in a designated employee area at all times. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.
7-209.11
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Jan 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
4-502.11(C)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
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