Reyna De La Cocina

2602 Nogalitos St, San Antonio, TX 78225

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Reyna De La Cocina has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 26, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “small prep cooler next to steam table had temp in 46-50” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical San Antonio restaurant, which scores around 84. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location.

228.31(a)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Freezer lid severely damaged insulation exposed. Ensure freezer is repaired or replaced and in good condition.

Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location.

228.31(a)

Observed food being thawed at room temperature. Ensure that when thawing one of the following methods is used: 1. Putting frozen item in cooler days prior to thaw at 41F 2. Under running cool water 2. thawed using the microwave 3. Cooked frozen. 3-501.12(A) Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) or less.

3-501.12(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Plates and pots should be stored upside down to prevent environmental contamination.

Outer opening doors must be self-closing and tight fitting.

Ensure latest report is posted in a place conspicuous to the public.

Ensure wet wipes in kitchen are kept in sanitizer bucket of sanitizing solution.

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Cloth towels were not being properly sanitized. Maintain solution between 50-100ppm.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Observed employee touch cooked potatoes and tortillas with bare hands. Employee also touched face. Owner stated that gloves are to be worn in kitchen. No bar hand documentation has been approved for this location. Ensure that all ready to eat foods are handled with a barrier (i.e. deli tissue, tongs, utensils, gloves, etc).

Cloth towels were not being sanitized properly at this time. Issue was corrected on site.

Observed produce containers stored on raw beef. Container was placed on cutting board. Instructed employees to clean surface of cutting board, as well as the bottom of container, prior to storing, to avoid cross contamination.

Cooked chorizo mexicano was taken out and sitting at room temperature. Chorizo is heated as orders come in, but sitting at 68 degrees F. Ensure that if foods are not held at cold or hot holding temperatures, that they be monitored under time control to be discarded at the hour mark.

Hand sink in front area should only be used for hand washing purposes. Ensure that hand sink is supplied with paper towels at all times. Issue was corrected on site. Noted to owner that if sink is not wanting to be used as a hand sink, that it can be used as a prep sink, only if the swinging door to kitchen is removed due to causing a barrier for food and drinks prepared in front area.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Bleach concentration in solution used for cloth towels to wipe down tables, food surfaces, etc, was high. Ensure to maintain between 50-100ppm at all times. Sterilite containers storing cooked rice, should not be used for food storage. Ensure that all foods are only stored in food grade material containers.

Thermometers not present in cold hold units. Ensure to provide a thermometer in all refrigeration and cold hold units.

Ensure that all foods prepared and stored more than 24 hours (such as menudo, carne guisada, etc) should have expiration date marked on foods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reyna De La Cocina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reyna De La Cocina on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reyna De La Cocina?

Across the inspection record, “small prep cooler next to steam table had temp in 46-50” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Reyna De La Cocina.

How does Reyna De La Cocina compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Reyna De La Cocina most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Reyna De La Cocina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Reyna De La Cocina have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reyna De La Cocina 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 Reyna De La Cocina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Reyna De La Cocina is inspected around three times per year on average.

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