Taqueria Jimador

1106 Vance Jackson, San Antonio, TX 78201

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Taqueria Jimador, the earliest from 2023. Taqueria Jimador was last inspected on Nov 25, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food protected cross contamination separating types”, which has been cited four times.

Taqueria Jimador's latest score of 50 falls below the San Antonio average of 84. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 5 violations

Observed employee handle raw meat then not change gloves prior to switching task.

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(1)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Handwashing done in improper location

2-301.15

May 15, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(2)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(E)

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

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. At the time of inspection establishment failed to have a certified food manager present.

228.31(b)

Food Handler Training criteria. *As of October 1, 2016, all staff engaging in open food handling need to be Food Handler certified.

228.31(d)

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Prohibited toxic material present in facility

7-202.11(A)

Food thermometer not available or accessible

4-302.12(A)

Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. ENSURE THAT BROKEN/CHIPPED PLATES ARE REPLACED/DISCARDED.

228.223(h)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

May 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Dec 8, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. PERMIT EXPIRED AT END OF SEPTEMBER. PAYMENT HAS NOT BEEN MADE. MANAGER WAS ON THEIR WAY TO PAY WITH CHECK AT HEALTH DESK.

8-301.11.1

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Heating, ventilating, air conditioning system vents. ENSURE THE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS WORKING AND PROPERLY INSTALLED.

6-202.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Aug 11, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Feb 21, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Ventilation hood systems, filters. CONTINUE CLEANING AREAS SUCH AS VENTS AND CEILINGS. GREASE BUILD UP OBSERVED.

4-202.18

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Jimador last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Jimador on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Jimador?

Across the inspection record, “food protected cross contamination separating types” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Jimador.

How does Taqueria Jimador compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Taqueria Jimador most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Taqueria Jimador's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Jimador have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taqueria Jimador means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Taqueria Jimador inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Jimador is inspected around three times per year on average.

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