Speedy Tacos

1823 Martin St W, San Antonio, TX 78207

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Speedy Tacos, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 26, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food manager certificate expired”, showing up two times.

Speedy Tacos' latest score of 64 falls below the San Antonio average of 84. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

No designated area for employee eating or drinking

6-403.11(A)

Observed several oil droplets on vent hood. Ensure to clean vent hood as per**4-202.18 Ventilation hood systems, filters.

4-202.18

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

May 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Observed refrigerator did not have a thermometer inside. Ensure that all cold-hold units have a thermometer placed at the front, as per:4-203.12 Food thermometers--easily readable.

4-203.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(C)

Observed black-like residue in the ice machine. Ensure to clean frequently to avoid build-up.228.224(f)(2) Ice storage container criteria.

228.224(f)(2)

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Sep 26, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

no food handler training certificates on site and non are up to date. Correction: Ensure to renew food handler training certificates as per 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Observed lot of soap suds in sanitizer solution. Ensure that dishes are cleaned to sight and touch, before sanitizing.

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

5-203.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Hands not washed when required

2-301.14

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Sep 8, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Sanitizer water cloudy color ensure dishes are rinsed properly before being sanitized.

•Observed food being thawed in container on counter 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.

Apr 13, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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OBSERVED: Section of steam table food temped in 80s. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure temperature of food does not drop below 135F. Section temperature was turned up.

Observed flies in establishment. Ensure door are made self closing and tight fitting and outside areas are maintained cleaned.

Observed employee exit and go into outside storage room and return and begin to work with food without washing hands. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Hands must be washed when contaminated along with other listed reasons. When to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under subsection (b) immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single- service and single-use articles

228.44(2)

Observed food containers wet on storage rack ensure pots and pans are allowed to air dry before stacking.

Sanitizer water cloudy color ensure dishes are rinsed properly before being sanitized.

Jan 18, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Ready to eat food and produce can not be stored below raw meat.

Outer opening doors must be self-closing and tight fitting

Store pots, pans, utensils upside down, to prevent environmental contamination.

Roof in between kitchen and storage room needs to be repaired or redone.

Replace missing tiles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Speedy Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Speedy Tacos on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Speedy Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “food manager certificate expired” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Speedy Tacos.

How does Speedy Tacos compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Speedy Tacos most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Speedy Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Speedy Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Speedy Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Speedy Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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