Tamalitos

2042 Callaghan Rd S, San Antonio, TX 78227
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Tamalitos has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “observed knives stored in hand sink”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Tamalitos' 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
70
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
90
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions
7-202.12(B)(2)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamalitos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tamalitos on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tamalitos?

Across the inspection record, “observed knives stored in hand sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tamalitos.

How does Tamalitos compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Tamalitos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Tamalitos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tamalitos have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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