Plaza's Mexican Restaurant

1516 Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Plaza's Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “using a hand washing facility” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Plaza's Mexican Restaurant's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

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)(4)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

2-301-12(B) Cleaning procedure--steps. Observed employee wash hands at the mop sink

No soap available at handwashing sink

6-301.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 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)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(B)

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Observed that the Certified Food Manager certification and the previous routine Food Establishment report were NOT posted for the customers to view. Ensure that the CURRENT Food Establishment Inspection Report, the CURRENT Food Permit/ License, and at least one Certified Food Manager certification (that is NOT expired) is posted in a conspicuous (clear view) location within the establishment for all clients to view. Ensure the following: 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted i

228.31(a)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Feb 13, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 6 violations

Improper handwashing procedure

2-301.12(A)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(1)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

5-202.12(A)

Observed that both cooks inside the kitchen were NOT Food Handler certified. 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 expire.

228.31(d)

Nov 3, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(1)

Aug 1, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Mar 15, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 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)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Observed employee drink on the food prep table as food was being prepared and observed employee lunchbox stored in food for the establishment in the fridge. Ensure all employee items are stored in a designated area. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.

7-209.11

Handwashing sign not posted

6-301.14

Jan 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plaza's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plaza's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plaza's Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “using a hand washing facility” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Plaza's Mexican Restaurant.

How does Plaza's Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Plaza's Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plaza's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Plaza's Mexican Restaurant 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's Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Plaza's Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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