Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
64
Score
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “several food items in walk-in coolers without date markings” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average San Antonio facility scores 84, putting Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Reviewed dishwashing method with Manager. Dishwashing method handout is posted above 3 compartment sink. ----> Observed dishes not being rinsed in clean water; after being washed, dishes are placed directly into sanitizing solution. Soap residue in sanitizing compartment. 4-603.16 Rinsing procedures.
4-603.16
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
Do not use printed t-shirt bags to store food. Use clear, food approved bags. 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use..
228.224(i)
64
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)(b)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
All employees must have valid Food Handlers License. ---> All certifications expired. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Printed t-shirt bags cannot be used for food storage. 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use..
228.224(i)
52
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)(b)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
70
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
You have until 11/13/24 to purchase your Food Establishment Permit. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
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 thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(B)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Mop sink located in closet in front of bar must be used for dumping dirty mop water. Do NOT dump mop water into 3 compartment sink. 5-203.13 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided.
5-203.13
Dishes are being rinsed in sanitizer water. Dishwashing method reviewed with employees. Wash all dishes in soapy hot water, rinse in clean hot water, and then sanitize in chlorine solution. 4-603.16 Rinsing procedures.
4-603.16
Observed: cooked rice stored in printed t-shirt bag. Salsas, salt, sugar, etc stored in Lowes and Home Depot buckets. Corrective Actions: Equipment for food storage must be approved for food use. 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use.. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.224(i)
Person left in charge unable to answer Inspector's questions regarding food safety and procedures. Manager stated that she is in charge of the Front End of the house and not the kitchen. Corrective Actions: Person left in charge must be able to meet all requirements of a Food Protection Manager. 2.103.11 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that §228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PIC are met. 2-102.11(C) Responding correctly to the inspector’s questions as they relate to the spe
228.34
30
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
70
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
4-703.11(C)(1)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Observed no chlorine in sanitizer bucket. Ensure that sanitizer is between 50-100 ppm as per 4-501.114(F)(2) Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria.
4-501.114(F)(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(E)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(B)
50
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Observed sanitizer in buket being to high concetration of bleach. Correction: Ensure to test sanitizer so it is between 50-100 PPM as per 4-501.114(F)(2) Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria.
4-501.114(F)(2)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
67
Aug 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
3-202.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food Handler Certifications could not be provided at time of inspection. The Food Handler Certification provided was expired. Corrective Actions: All employees handling/preparing food are to be food handler certified. Certifications must be made available at time of inspection. As per: 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “several food items in walk-in coolers without date markings” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant.
How does Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.
Has Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mi Casa Mexican 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 Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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