Mama Margies Mexican Cafe #

10927 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Mama Margies Mexican Cafe # has been inspected nine times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot water mechanical ware washing operations” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Mama Margies Mexican Cafe #'s latest score of 78 falls below the San Antonio average of 84. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Improper handwashing procedure

2-301.12(A)

Hot water mechanical ware washing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided. Observed a hot sanitizing mechanical ware washing machine without a irreversible measuring device available. THERE MUST BE A WAY TO MEASURE ALL SANITATING METHODS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. SHOWED MANAGER EXAMPLES OF WATER PROOF THERMOMETERES OR STRIPS THAT CAN BE OBTAINED AND USED.

4-302.13

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

May 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Hot water mechanical ware washing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided. Observed a hot water sanitizing were washing machine without any irreversible method for determining the surface temperature of dishware being reached during the cycles. OBTAIN A IRRERVERSIBLE METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE MET DURING A SANITIZING CYCLE.

4-302.13

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(B)

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(K)

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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ENSURE TO COVER TRASH CANS WITH A LID AND/OR TAKE TRASH OUT MORE FREQUENTLY TO HELP DETER GNATS/FLIES; 5-501.113(A)(1) Covering receptacles. if contain food residue and are not in continuous use.

5-501.113(A)(1)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

ESTABLISHMENT WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT THE FINAL CONCENTRATION FOR THE SANITIZER WITHIN THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WITHIN ALL SANITIZING BUCKETS IS 50-100 PPM, IF USING BLEACH AND 150-400 PPM, IF USING QUATERNARY AMMONIUM; DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION, THE CHLORINE CONTAINER UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS EMPTY AND THE CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM; ISSUE WAS CORRECTED ON SITE AND ESTABLISHMENT REPLACED CHLORINE CONTAINER WITH A QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CONTAINER; 4-

4-501.114(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented

3-501.19(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

REACH IN COOLERS, WITH PULL OUT DRAWERS, BELOW COOKING AREA, HOLDING CHEESE ENCHILADAS, RAW MEATS, AND RAW CHICKEN WAS OBSERVED AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48-50 DEGREES F; MANAGEMENT INFORMS ME THAT ITEMS WITHIN THESE COOLERS ARE USED WITHIN 4 HOURS OR LESS; HOWEVER, FACILITY WILL NEED TO HAVE COOLERS REPAIRED, TO ENSURE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW(IDEAL TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE SET BETWEEN 37-38 DEGREES F); FACILITY WILL NEED TO ENSURE TO USE WORKING REACH IN COOLERS IN

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Feb 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama Margies Mexican Cafe # last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama Margies Mexican Cafe # on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama Margies Mexican Cafe #?

Across the inspection record, “hot water mechanical ware washing operations” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mama Margies Mexican Cafe #.

How does Mama Margies Mexican Cafe # compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Mama Margies Mexican Cafe # most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Mama Margies Mexican Cafe #'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama Margies Mexican Cafe # have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama Margies Mexican Cafe # 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 Mama Margies Mexican Cafe # inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Margies Mexican Cafe # is inspected around three times per year on average.

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