Taco Palenque Blanco

18206 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Taco Palenque Blanco, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for San Antonio restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)(b)

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Cracked/damaged food storage contains. Remove from use 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.

228.223(h)

Small flies present, mainly in warewashing area.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Scoop handles left in bulk food containers without handles or with handles touching food. Store ice scoop in clean location outside of ice machine

Clean utensils stores in containers allowing for accumulation of water while air drying. Allow cleaned wares to air dry before storing in containers. Ensure containers remain clean.

Boxes of foods and Single service items stored on floor. Store all foods and single service items at least 6 inches off the floor.

Ensure door to kitchen restroom remains closed. Restroom may not be used for storage of utensils, wares or food equipment. 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.

6-501.19

Feb 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(B)(1)

Mar 17, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Palenque Blanco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Palenque Blanco on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Taco Palenque Blanco compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Taco Palenque Blanco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Taco Palenque Blanco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Palenque Blanco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Palenque Blanco 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 Taco Palenque Blanco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Palenque Blanco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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