Pollos Asados Don Jose

6038 Old Pearsall, San Antonio, TX 78242

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pollos Asados Don Jose has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 31, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Observed multiple spray bottles with degreaser” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so Pollos Asados Don Jose trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 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)

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

May 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Observed French fries next to fryer at a temp of 60F. Correction: ensure that fries are kept at a temp of 41F if not in use as per 3-401.14(C) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below)--non-continuous cooking.

3-401.14(C)

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable

5-202.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

No food handler training certicates could be produced. Correction: ensure that all employees who are food handling obtain a food handler training certificate as per 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

Packaged food in direct contact with water or ice

3-303.12(B)

Observed fryers not under vent hood. Correction: ensure that fryers are placed under neath vent hood as per 4-301.14 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy.

4-301.14

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Observed sanitizer made in establishment used to wipe down tables at a Concertation over 100 PPM for bleach. Correction: Ensure sanitizer is between a PPM of 50-100 as per 4-501.114(F)(2) Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria.

4-501.114(F)(2)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollos Asados Don Jose last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollos Asados Don Jose on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollos Asados Don Jose?

Across the inspection record, “observed multiple spray bottles with degreaser” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollos Asados Don Jose.

How does Pollos Asados Don Jose compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Pollos Asados Don Jose most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Pollos Asados Don Jose's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pollos Asados Don Jose have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pollos Asados Don Jose means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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