Petes Tako House

502 Brooklyn Av, San Antonio, TX 78215

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Petes Tako House eight times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

“Observed a drink and limes had been poured in the bar hand sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so Petes Tako House trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(B)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Observed thermometers stored in the back inside cold-hold units. Ensure to store thermometers at the front of the unit to get the most reliable reading. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.

4-204.112(A)

Observed shelf under the prep table across the stove lined with cardboard, being used to absorb oils and other food residues. Ensure that if shelf lining is used, the material must have the following characteristics: 228.223(j) Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

228.223(j)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Observed cilantro and other produce stored inside t-shirt bag in walk-in cooler. Ensure all food is stored in a food-grade approved bag or proper container. 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use..

228.224(i)

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria. TESTED SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZER BUCKET NEAR WAITRESS STATION, STRIPS REGISTERED LITTLE TO NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET. ENSURE TO CHANGE AND TEST SANITIZER FREQUENTLY.

4-501.114(F)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Mar 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)(4)

Nov 2, 2023

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

No designated area for employee eating or drinking

6-403.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Jun 27, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Feb 20, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Petes Tako House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Petes Tako House on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Petes Tako House?

Across the inspection record, “observed a drink and limes had been poured in the bar hand sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Petes Tako House.

How does Petes Tako House compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Petes Tako House most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Petes Tako House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Petes Tako House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Petes Tako House 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 Petes Tako House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Petes Tako House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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