Taco 16Th Street
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
74
Score
The most recent inspection for TACO 16TH STREET, located at 5545 NW 410 in San Antonio, TX, was conducted on December 16, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 74. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation. These violations included issues with restroom plumbing, improper food thawing methods, and the use of a handwashing sink for purposes other than handwashing.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
OBSERVED ONE ZIPLOCK BAG OF RAW BEEF AND ONE OF RAW CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; FACILITY MUST ENSURE TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR FOOD ITEMS BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: BY TAKING THE FROZEN ITEM FROM THE FREEZER AND PLACING IT WITHIN THE WALK IN COOLER A DAY OR TWO PRIOR TO USING OR BY USING THE OTHER METHODS NOTED : 1.) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 5 DEGREES CELSIUS (41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) (2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER: (A) AT A WATER
228.71(A)(1)
74
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
ESTABLISHMENT WILL NEED TO CHECK ON THE WATER PRESSURE TO THE HANDWASHING SINK WITHIN THE COOKING AREA; PRESSURE OF WATER IS LOW AT THIS PARTICULAR HANDWASHING SINK; CORRECT PRIOR TO NEXT INSPECTION TO AVOID POSSIBLE RE-INSPECTIONS/RE-INSPECTION FEES; 228.271(2) Water pressure specifications.
228.271(2)
82
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
ENSURE TO PROVIDE DATE LABELS FOR ALL PREPARED, REFRIGERATED, HAZARDOUS FOODS WITHIN ALL REACH IN COOLERS BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS: 1.) PROVIDE A USE BY/DISCARD BY DATE FOR PREPARED/COMMERCIALLY PREPARED, REFRIGERATED, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS KEPT LONGER THAN 24 HOURS AT FACILITY. 2.) MARKING THE DATE OR DAY OF PREPARATION, WITH A PROCEDURE TO DISCARD THE FOOD ON OR BEFORE THE LAST DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED 3.) MARK CONTAINERS HOLDIN
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Handwashing sign not posted
6-301.14
78
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Person in charge not present
2-101.11(A)
No valid food handler certificates were available during time of visit. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
64
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
During time of visit, floor drain beneath pipe for soda fountain was clogged and not draining properly. 5-403.11(B) Capacity and drainage.
5-403.11(B)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
All employees preparing or cooking food must have at least a food handler certificate. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(A)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
52
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
No food handler on site. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Person in charge not present
2-101.11(A)
64
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
No food manager on site. 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)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
67
May 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
6-501.112
82
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Certified Food Manager not on site during time of inspection. El gerente de alimentos certificado no está en el sitio durante el tiempo de la inspección. 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)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
70
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