Taqueria Aguas Calientes
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Taqueria Aguas Calientes, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 26, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food manager (cfm) certificate posted”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Taqueria Aguas Calientes' 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Certified Food Manager (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location. Observed there was no CFM certificate posted. POST AT LEAST ONE CFM CERTIFICATE IN A LOCATION CONSPICUOUS TO THE CONSUMER.
228.31(a)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
58
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food. Observed someone's drink inside the ice cooler. Remove all ice around the area where the bottle was stored. Do not use the ice for customer drinks to cool bottles.
3-303.11
Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. They did not have a current, valid permit posted. You must obtain and post a current valid permit within 10 days or start the process of closure.
8-301.11.1
Improper handwashing procedure
2-301.12(A)
Medicines stored or used improperly
7-207.11(B)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
4-901.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
39
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
FACILITY WILL NEED TO DISCONTINUE USING THE TWO REACH IN COOLERS WITHIN KITCHEN/COOKING AREA FOR HOLDING REFRIGERATED, HAZARDOUS FOODS; FACILITY WILL NEED TO USE ANOTHER WORKING REACH IN COOLER OR CAN TEMPORARILY PROVIDE ICE/WATER BATHS; ENSURE TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES OF THESE SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS FOODS TO ENSURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ARE BEING MAINTAINED AT 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED LONGER THAN 30 DAYS OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE; MANAGEMENT WILL WORK ON THIS FOR THE FUTURE; 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
61
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
FOOD PERMIT IS EXPIRED AND WILL NEED TO BE RENEWED WITHIN 10 DAYS TO AVOID CLOSURE; 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
FACILITY WILL NEED TO POST AT LEAST ONE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE IN A VISIBLE AREA TO THE PUBLIC; IN ADDITION, CURRENT FOOD PERMIT SHOULD ALWAYS BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS OR VISIBLE AREA TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicious location; 8-304.11(A) Permit posted.
228.31(a)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
50
Oct 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO HOT WATER; MANAGEMENT INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAD A PIPE BUST AWHILE BACK AND THIS WAS PROBABLY THE CAUSE OF THIS ISSUE; ESTABLISHMENT WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE HOT WATER IS READILY AVAILABLE WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS OR FACILITY WILL HAVE TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE UNTIL THIS IS RESOLVED; A 1ST RE-INSPECTION WILL BE DONE TOMORROW AND FACILITY WILL BE CHARGED A 1ST RE-INSPECTION FEE OF $103.
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
TWO REACH IN COOLERS WERE OBSERVED AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 55-62 DEGREES F; FACILITY WILL NEED TO HAVE THIS EQUIPMENT REPAIRED AND WILL NEED TO ENSURE TO USE WORKING EQUIPMENT UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE.
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
50
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
POST THE CURRENT FOOD PERMIT AND AT LEAST ONE FOOD MANAGER'S CERTFICATE IN VIEW TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicious location.
228.31(a)
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 3 REACH IN COOLERS THAT WERE NOT HOLDING A PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW; AMBIENT TEMPERATURES WERE OBSERVED RANGING FROM 55 DEGREES F TO 58 DEGREES F; FACILITY HAD ALL REFRIGERATED, HAZARDOUS FOODS PLACED IN ICE/WATER TO HELP MAINTAIN THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW(DICED TOMATOES/SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE/GUACAMOLE/OTHER HAZARDOUS FOODS); THESE FOODS ARE USED RAPIDLY, ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT, AND HAD NOT BEEN OFF TEMPERATURE FOR
FACILITY DID NOT HAVE HOT WATER DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION; WATER HEATER HAD NOT BEEN TURNED ON; FACILITY CORRECTED THIS ON SITE DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION.
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13(A)
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
6-202.11
50
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Aguas Calientes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Aguas Calientes on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Aguas Calientes?
Across the inspection record, “certified food manager (cfm) certificate posted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Aguas Calientes.
How does Taqueria Aguas Calientes compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?
Taqueria Aguas Calientes most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.
Has Taqueria Aguas Calientes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Aguas Calientes have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Aguas Calientes 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 Taqueria Aguas Calientes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Aguas Calientes is inspected around three times per year on average.
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