Taqueria El Patron
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
58
Score
The most recent inspection for TAQUERIA EL PATRON, located at 7990 Bandera Rd in San Antonio, TX, was conducted on December 2, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 58. This inspection identified three major and five minor violations, including issues with food handler certificate availability and improper storage of employee beverages. TAQUERIA EL PATRON has a history of moderate-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO SHOW DURING AN AUDIT; FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT, BUT WERE NOT AT THE ESTABLISHMENT DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION; 228.31(e) The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.
228.31(e)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
6-303.11(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
58
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED ON 12/2024; FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WILL NEED TO BE RENEWED BY 6/30/2025; 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
POST AT LEAST ONE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE IN A CONSPICUOUS AREA TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicious location.
228.31(a)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
58
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
ESTABLISHMENT MUST ENSURE THAT THEY CAN SHOW PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING AN INSPECTION; IN ADDITION, FACILITY WILL NEED TO ENSURE TO POST AT LEAST ONE FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE IN A VISIBLE/CONSPICUOUS AREA TO THE PUBLIC; 228.31(e) The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee; 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicious location.
228.31(e)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(2)
74
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(B)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(C)
50
Mar 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(2)
NO STAFF ONSITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH PROOF OF CURRENT FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. ENSURE AT LEAST ONE PERSON PER SHIFT HOLDS AN ACTIVE FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. **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)
FOOD HANDLING STAFF ARE ALLEGEDLY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED, BUT NO EVIDENCE WAS FOUND ONSITE AT TIME OF VISIT. ENSURE RECORDS ARE KEPT ONSITE. **228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.**
228.31(d)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
55
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
82
Aug 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(2)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
78
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
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