Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe

12820 Jones Maltsbrg 104, San Antonio, TX 78247

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 28, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Observed lettuce stored next to raw eggs” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other San Antonio restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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OBSERVED: Refrigerator temping at 55F. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Food prepared today was moved to working unit. Unit must reach and maintain 41F or lower. FOOD CODE: 3-401.14(C) Cold Hold (41°F or below)--non-continuous cooking.

3-401.14(C)

OBSERVED: No certified food manager present at time of inspection. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure at least one food manager is present during all hours of operation. FOOD CODE: 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)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Oct 20, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Jun 29, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Mar 16, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

No soap available at handwashing sink

6-301.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “observed lettuce stored next to raw eggs” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe.

How does Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe 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 Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pepe's Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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