Olivias Mexican Restaurant

801 Vanderbilt St, San Antonio, TX 78210

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Olivias Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2024. On Nov 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “observed taco being handled with bare hands” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Olivias Mexican Restaurant's 47 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Observed dishes being washed and then sanitized. Ensure dishes and utensils are washed, rinsed and then sanitized. Soap must be rinsed with clean water before placing in sanitizer solution.

Ensure sanitizer concertation is between 50-110 PPM and test strips are used regularly to test concentration.

No soap available at handwashing sink

6-301.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

All outer openings must be tight fitting and self closing.

Ensure scoops have utensils have handles and are kept above food level.

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands. When to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under subsection (b) immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single- service and single-use articles P [14] and: (1) after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; P [14] (2) after using the toilet room; P

228.44(2)

Ensure all scoops have handles and handles are kept above food level.

Clean inside of ice machine.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11(A)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Observed: Employee sanitizing before rinsing dishes. Ensure that dishes are washed, rinsed and then sanitized in that order.4-603.16 Rinsing procedures.

4-603.16

Mops not properly air-dried after use

6-501.16

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

5 critical violations. 10 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Observed meat in t-shirt bags stored in freezer. Manager immediately removed meat and placed in approved bags. Ensure materials are used for single service or use as per 4-102.11 Materials used for single service/use safe.

4-102.11

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions

7-202.12(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Observed clean cutting board with scratches of brown residue still on it. Ensure all food contact surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable as per 228.223(j) Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

228.223(j)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(B)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

3-307.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(B)(1)

Observed: Employee sanitizing before rinsing dishes. Ensure that dishes are washed, rinsed and then sanitized in that order. 4-603.16 Rinsing procedures.

4-603.16

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(D)

Observed employee's coffee containers and food beside coffee machine and stored above packaged items. Suggested to the manager that all personal items have a designated placed or stored in a bin separate from all food and non-food contact surfaces. Ensure all personal items are stored away from any food, food equipment and food contact surfaces as per .7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.

7-209.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olivias Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olivias Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olivias Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “observed taco being handled with bare hands” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Olivias Mexican Restaurant.

How does Olivias Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Olivias Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Olivias Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olivias Mexican Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Olivias Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Olivias Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Olivias Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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