Sabor De Sanchez

7664 Tezel Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Sabor De Sanchez appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. Sabor De Sanchez was last inspected on Nov 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ensure all non-food contact surfaces are clean to sight and touch”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so Sabor De Sanchez is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

6-202.11

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Hands not washed when required

2-301.14

GASKETS ON REFRIGERATOR DOORS/ PULL OUT COOLERS ARE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. Ensure the gaskets for all cold hold units are in good repair. 228.222(d)(1) Design and construction. Equipment/utensils durable

228.222(d)(1)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Observed no food manager on duty during the time of the inspection. Ensure a food manager is on duty at all hours of operation. 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.

228.31(b)

Food handler certifications were unable to be procured at the time of the inspection. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria. Sec. 13-119. - Food handler certification required. (a) Food handler certification is required of all employees of a food establishment regardless of their position unless exempted under section 13-121. The food establishment shall maintain on the premises a certificate of completion of the food h

228.31(d)

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

6-202.11

Ventilation system not cleaned properly

6-501.14(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

GASKETS ON REFRIGERATOR DOORS/ PULL OUT COOLERS ARE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. 228.222(d)(1) Design and construction. Equipment/utensils durable.

228.222(d)(1)

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(B)

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

6-202.11

Ventilation system not cleaned properly

6-501.14(A)

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

WIPE OFF GREASE OUTSIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRICAL ATTACHMENTS CONNECTED TO VENT HOOD. EXERCISE CAUTION AND PROPER PROCEDURES.

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Aug 11, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

SOUP FOR SERVICE NOT AT PROPER REHEATING TEMPERATURE OF 165F. SOUP WAS FROM COOLER THEN REHEATED THEN PLATED FOR SERVICE. SOUP WAS REHEATED TO 188F AND SERVED. COOKED FOODS MUST BE REHEATED TO 165F.

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

CLEAN EXHAUST VENT IN RESTROOM.

INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR. 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.

6-501.19

Jan 24, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Improper handwashing procedure

2-301.12(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

OBSERVED: CLOTHS USED AS SHELVING LINERS. DISCONTINUE USING TOWELS TO LINE SHELVING. FIND ALTERNATIVE. USE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DUST ON METAL SHELVING AND WALLS AND ATTACHMENTS USED TO STORED DISHES,UTENSILS FOR SERVICE.

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

OBSERVED CARDBOARD TO LINE SHELVING. DISCONTINUE USING CARDBOARD TO LINE SHELVES. FIND ALTERNATIVE TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor De Sanchez last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor De Sanchez on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabor De Sanchez?

Across the inspection record, “ensure all non-food contact surfaces are clean to sight and touch” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sabor De Sanchez.

How does Sabor De Sanchez compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Sabor De Sanchez most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Sabor De Sanchez's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sabor De Sanchez have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sabor De Sanchez 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 Sabor De Sanchez inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor De Sanchez is inspected around three times per year on average.

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