Mexico Taqueria Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
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MEXICO TAQUERIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, located at 6333 Old Pearsall Road in San Antonio, Texas, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 3, 2025. The inspection identified one critical, two major, and one minor violation. These included issues with food cooling procedures, utensil cleanliness, and the absence of a food protection manager during operation.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Observed rice at a temp over 50F in walk in cooler that was made last night. Management threw away food item. Correction: ensure that all food is cooled from 135F to 41F in 6 hours as per 501.14(A)(2) Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41°F.
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
At time of inspection no food protection manager was present. Correction: ensure that a food protection manager is present at all times when food prep is taking place as per 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.
228.31(b)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Jun 11, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Ware washing machine is producing santiizer at a concetration of 0 ppm. Correction: ensure that sanitizer is correct ppm and dispensing properly as per 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria.
4-501.114(F)
Observed an expired food projection manager certificate posted. Correction: Ensure a valid certifcate is posted in public view as per 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicious location.
228.31(a)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Observed ware washing machine not being able to dispense sanitizer. Correction ensure that sanitizer is able to be properly dispensed as per 4-501.113 Mechanical ware washing equipment, sanitization pressure..
4-501.113
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
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Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
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Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(B)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Nov 16, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Jun 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food temped in 50 in small cooling unit. Food must be kept 41F or less. Food in walk-in was elevated.
Ensure ready to eat food is handled with bare hands. Gloves were put on.
Small cold hold unit next to flat top not keeping proper temperature. Have unit checked and ensure food is kept at 41F. Walk-in cooler also needs to be checked out or temperature lowered.
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