Peter El Norteno

542 Fredsbg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Peter El Norteno has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

“Ensure that the use by date is labeled within twenty-four (24) hours” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Compared to other San Antonio restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 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)(1)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 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)

Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils

3-304.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Ventilation hood systems, filters. Vent hood needs to be cleaned

4-202.18

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)(c)

Hands not washed when required

2-301.14

Food thermometer not available or accessible

4-302.12(A)

Flour Bin, scoop, and seasoning need to be cleaned and sanitized.

Ventilation hood systems, filters. debris on vent food needs to be cleaned

4-202.18

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(1)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Observed that the sanitizer bucket near the waitress handwash sink had a low concentration (~ 10 PPM). The inspector told the staff that they shall have to discard the bucket and remake the sanitizer so that it is between 50 to 100 PPM. The inspector was told that the bucket contained water, bleach, and soap. The inspector educated that they should have two buckets: one with water and bleach, and the other with water and soap. The soap and bleach CANNOT be mixed because then then the sanitizer w

4-501.116

Observed that one of the cooks was still missing their Food Handler certification. Ensure that all staff members who are open-handling food and beverages (cooking, baking, preparing, modifying) become Food Handler certified. The inspector highly recommends that the establishment holds a copy of each Food Handlers certification in a binder on site to present to the inspectors during each inspection. The establishment and Food Handlers are responsible for renewing the certifications before they ex

228.31(d)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(1)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Observed that a folder/ binder of Food Handler certifications could NOT bbe provided to the inspector today. Ensure that all staff members who are open-handling food and beverages (cooking, baking, preparing, modifying) become Food Handler certified. The inspector highly recommends that the establishment holds a copy of each Food Handlers certification in a binder on site to present to the inspectors during each inspection. The establishment and Food Handlers are responsible for renewing the cer

228.31(e)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

6-501.112

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Observed sanitizer concentration within the sanitizer bucket with a concentration of 200 parts Per Million (PPM). Ensure that Bleach/ Chlorine sanitizers have a concentration of 50 to 100 Parts Per Million (PPM), and Quaternary Ammonium sanitizers have a concentration of 200 to 400 PPM. These concentrations are NEEDED to effectively sanitize food-contact surfaces and nonfood contact surfaces. If the concentrations are too high, then the sanitizers shall contaminate the food-contact and nonfood-c

4-501.116

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(E)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Aug 14, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Mar 15, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Jan 16, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peter El Norteno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peter El Norteno on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peter El Norteno?

Across the inspection record, “ensure that the use by date is labeled within twenty-four (24) hours” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Peter El Norteno.

How does Peter El Norteno compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Peter El Norteno most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Peter El Norteno's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Peter El Norteno have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Peter El Norteno 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 Peter El Norteno inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peter El Norteno is inspected around three times per year on average.

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