Martinez Barbacoa & Tamales
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Score
MARTINEZ BARBACOA & TAMALES, located at 728 Fredsbg Rd in San Antonio, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 9, 2026. The inspection noted violations related to food protection from cross-contamination, proper cooling methods for food, and the storage of in-use utensils. Previous inspections for this San Antonio establishment have also generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
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Aug 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food thermometers--easily readable. Ensure all cold hold units are provided with thermometers are stocked and provided with a thermometer. 4-204.112(B) Cold or hot holding equipment include temperature measuring device located to allow easy viewing. 4-203.12 Termómetros para alimentos de fácil lectura. Asegúrese de que todas las unidades de conservación en frío cuenten con termómetros y estén abastecidas con ellos. 4-204.112(B) Los equipos de conservación en frío o en caliente incluyen un dispos
4-203.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Observed that the 7-Up refrigerator that contained salsas, pico de gallo, and a pan of Frijoles Charros was missing a thermometer inside. Ensure all cold holds, coolers, refrigerators, freezers, and walk-in coolers have a thermometer that is calibrated, accurate, easily accessible, easily readable, durable, and in good repair. The thermometer MUST be placed in the warmest part of the cooler so that food handlers can check if the cooler is not working correctly (keeping the food temperatures at o
4-204.112(A)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
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Sep 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
6-202.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
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May 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
2-103.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
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Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Observed that the 7-Up refrigerator that contained salsas, pico de gallo, and a pan of Frijoles Charros was missing a thermometer inside. Ensure all cold holds, coolers, refrigerators, freezers, and walk-in coolers have a thermometer that is calibrated, accurate, easily accessible, easily readable, durable, and in good repair. The thermometer MUST be placed in the warmest part of the cooler so that food handlers can check if the cooler is not working correctly (keeping the food temperatures at o
4-204.112(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Observed that the two staff members helping in the kitchen were NOT Food Handler certified. Ensure that all staff members who are open-handling food and beverages (cooking, preparing, modifying) become Food Handler certified. The inspector highly recommends that the establishment holds a copy of each Food Handlers and Certified Food Manager (CFM) certification in a binder on site to present to the inspectors during each inspection. The establishment and Food Handlers are responsible for renewing
228.31(d)
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Sep 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Observed that only Food Handler certifications were posted but no Certified Food Manager (CFM) certifications. Ensure that at least one UNEXPIRED Certified Food Manager certification is always posted where customers may view it. Ensure the following: 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicious location.
228.31(a)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
3-202.15
Observed that the Certified Food Manager (CFM) was NOT on site during the inspection. There MUST always be a CFM on site during all hours of operation. They are responsible for directing the flow of the kitchen and being knowledgeable about food handling and safety. Inspector highly recommends two other Food Handlers become registered CFMs if the main CFM needs to step out of the establishment to run an errand or in case of emergency. Ensure the following: 228.31(b) Certified food protection man
228.31(b)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(2)
Observed that the bathroom used for both males and females had no cover or lid. Ensure that all bathroom trash cans have a cover or lid for hygienic products. Ensure the following: 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.
5-501.17
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
6-501.112
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