Rossys Tacos
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
35
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Rossys Tacos stretching back to 2023. On Nov 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “observed dough for masa stored in t-shirt bag in reach in cooler” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so Rossys Tacos trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
6
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
raw meats were being stored on rack above uncovered container of pancake mix, butter, and produce. Ensure that all raw product is stored properly on shelves to be below and/or away from ready to eat foods.
Ice machine should be cleaned and sanitized to remove hard buildup. Observed containers of ingredients to be dirty to sight and touch. Containers should be clean and not greasy. Cloth towels and sanitizing compartment for dishes, were not at proper concentration for sanitizer. Ensure that all dishware and cloth towels used to wipe surfaces, is properly sanitized in bleach water measuring at 50-100ppm.
Trash bags were storing trays of masa. Cooked mexican rice was storing to go style plastic bags. Ensure that all foods are only stored in food grade materials.
Ensure all employees who prepare drinks, foods, etc, are food handler certified, with certificate made available upon request.
If prepared foods (i.e. chorizo, bacon, etc) are not going to be at proper cold or hot holding temperatures, ensure to have foods time stamped with four hour holding time. Foods that are not used by end of four hour time limit, should be discarded.
Prepared caldo was prepared on 10/24/25 and had an expiration date of 10/30/25. Ensure that all foods are rotated and properly disposed of as necessary.
Cloth towels being stored in sanitizer, as well as packages of beverages, should be stored 6 inches or more off floor. Issue with sanitizing solution was corrected on site.
Ensure that all foods are stored in proper food grade containers that are cleanable, smooth, and non absorbent. Ensure that floor areas that have dips and breaks, are filled in to make floor smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.
Floor and walls behind and under grill area and ware washing sink, should be cleaned to remove water and grease buildup.
35
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ensure to have all employees who are not already food manager certified, to obtain food handler certification. Keep copies of certificates on site.
Thoroughly clean ice machine interior to remove all buildup and rust alone bolts holding panel.
Trash bags should not be used for covering of masa. Ensure to only use food grade bags and/or food grade containers. BUN PAN LINERS can be used, or food grade storage bags
78
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Bleach solution that was used for storing cloth towels, was low in concentration. Issue corrected with inspector on site. Ensure to maintain sanitizer using bleach, between 50-100ppm for proper sanitizing of tables. Ice machine interior panel should be removed (if possible) and cleaned thoroughly to remove any buildup.
Drip leak at hand sink piping when hand sink is used. Ensure to correct leak.
Metal shelves in reach in coolers should be scraped to remove chipping paint, as well as painted to ensure shelves are smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.
70
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
86
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
7-202.11(A)
Use soap or degreaser approved for commercial/food contact surfaces to wash dishes. Discontinue use of laundry detergent. 4-501.17 Warewashing equipment, cleaning agents. When used for WAREWASHING, the wash compartment of a sink, mechanical warewasher, or wash receptacle of alternative manual WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT as specified in ¶ 4-301.12(C), shall contain a wash solution of soap, detergent, acid cleaner, alkaline cleaner, degreaser, abrasive cleaner, or other cleaning agent according to the c
4-501.17
Observed dough for masa stored in t-shirt bag in reach in cooler. Corrective Actions: Ensure that all bags used to store food are approved for food use. 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use.. 4-101.11 Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent
228.224(i)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
6-501.112
70
Oct 12, 2023
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)(2)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
6-501.112
Observed dented canned goods stored on shelf. Corrective Actions: Routinely check canned goods for heavy dents. Do not use heavily dented canned goods, separate dented canned goods. As per: 228.64(e) Damaged foods. Heavily rim/seam-dented canned foods, or without the manufacturer’s complete labeling.
228.64(e)
64
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
ENSURE ALL COLD HOLD UNITS ARE WITH THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE UNIT. AS PER: 4-203.11 Food thermometers--accurate, ±2 degrees Fahrenheit. 4-302.12(A) Food thermometers provided and accessible.
4-203.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
OBSERVED MEATS STORED IN HEB SHIRT BAGS. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: DO NOT USE T-SHIRT BAGS TO STORE FOOD. ENSURE MATERIALS USED FOR FOOD ARE APPROVED FOR FOOD USE. AS PER: 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use.. 4-101.11 Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: durable, corrosion-resistant, and
228.224(i)
67
Feb 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rossys Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rossys Tacos on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rossys Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “observed dough for masa stored in t-shirt bag in reach in cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rossys Tacos.
How does Rossys Tacos compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?
Rossys Tacos most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.
Has Rossys Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rossys Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rossys Tacos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Rossys Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rossys Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants