Restaurant La Morenita

750 Porter St, San Antonio, TX 78210

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Restaurant La Morenita has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “observed food product stored in reused single-use containers” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for San Antonio restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Ensure that valid food handler certificates are available for viewing. 228.31(e) The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.****Asegúrese de que los certificados de manipulador de alimentos válidos estén disponibles para su consulta. 228.31(e) El establecimiento de alimentos deberá mantener en sus instalaciones un certificado de finalización del curso de capacitación para manipuladores de alimentos para

228.31(e)

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

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

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

4-301.12(A)

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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ENSURE PROPER WASHING OF EQUIPMENT AND DISHES. (ONLY USING 2 CYCLES)(MUST USE ALL 3 CYCLES)(WASH: SOAP/WATER, RINSE: WATER, SANITIZE: WATER/BLEACH)

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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ENSURE THAT ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLER HAVE A CONSUME BY DATE LABEL. (SOME ITEMS HAD NO DATE LABEL)

ENSURE PROPER WASHING OF DISHES AND EQUIPMENT. (MUST USE ALL 3 CYCLES)(ONLY USING 2 CYCLES)

Oct 9, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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**ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS HAVE A LID AND STRAW. (OPEN DRINK) **ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

**ENSURE PROPER WASHING FOR DISHES AND EQUIPMENT. (MUST USE ALL 3 SINKS/ONLY USING 2 CYCLES) (WASH: SOAP/WATER, RINSE WATER, SANITIZE: WATER/BLEACH)

ENSURE THAT WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION IS WITHIN 50PPM-100PPM. (TO STRONG)

Jul 24, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

**ENSURE CEILING IN KITCHEN IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, IN GOOD REPAIR AND NON ABSORBENT. (TAPE PEELING) **ENSURE THAT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HAVE A COVER OR SHIELD.

Mar 7, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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CLEAN VENT HOOD.

ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD IN COOLERS HAVE A LID OR COVER.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurant La Morenita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurant La Morenita on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurant La Morenita?

Across the inspection record, “observed food product stored in reused single-use containers” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Restaurant La Morenita.

How does Restaurant La Morenita compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Restaurant La Morenita most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Restaurant La Morenita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurant La Morenita have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Restaurant La Morenita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Restaurant La Morenita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurant La Morenita is inspected around three times per year on average.

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