Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill

9820 Potranco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78245

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill eight times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Ensure date markings are updated once food is removed from freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.

Compared to other San Antonio restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

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)(4)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)(b)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Ensure solutions for rinse and sanitation compartments are maintained clean. 4-501.18 Warewashing equipment, clean solutions. The wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions shall be maintained clean.

4-501.18

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

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)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)(b)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(2)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

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

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils

3-304.11

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

7-204.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Observed red san bucket with a concertation of 200 ppm of bleach. Correction: Ensure that all sanitizer solutions are tested before use as per 4-501.116 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.

4-501.116

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Observed 3 comp not able to reach a temp of 110F. Correction: A 3 comp sink being used to wash, rinse and sanitize must be able to reach temp of at least 110F as per 4-501.19 Manual ware washing equipment, wash solution temperature.

4-501.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

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

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Observed no food manager certifate posted. Ensure food manager certificate is posted in public view as per 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicious location.

228.31(a)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Apr 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

According to Chapter 13, Food Manager certificates must be registered with the City of San Antonio. Please register Food Manager certificate at 1901 S. Alamo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “ensure date markings are updated once food is removed from freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill.

How does Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill 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 Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill 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 Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Plaza Tapatia Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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