Mama Margies Restaurant

9950 Ih 10 W, San Antonio, TX 78240
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Mama Margies Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “raw beef and chicken found under grill in cooler at 47 degrees f each” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so Mama Margies Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food
2-303.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
3-307.11
74
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
86
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
90
Sep 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Observed thermal ware washing machine reach a temperature of 162 F when rinsing. Ensure the ware washing machine is working properly to reach 180 F when in the rinsing cycle to properly sanitize dishware and utensils. 4-501.112 Mechanical warewashing equipment, hot water sanitization temperatures..
4-501.112
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
86
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama Margies Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama Margies Restaurant on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama Margies Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “raw beef and chicken found under grill in cooler at 47 degrees f each” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mama Margies Restaurant.

How does Mama Margies Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Mama Margies Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Mama Margies Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama Margies Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mama Margies Restaurant 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 Mama Margies Restaurant inspected?

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