Taqueria La Tapatia
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
67
Score
The most recent inspection of TAQUERIA LA TAPATIA, located at 7891 Culebra Rd in San Antonio, TX, on December 19, 2025, resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 67. This inspection noted one critical, one major, and three minor violations, including food items stored on the floor and unlabeled refrigerated food. TAQUERIA LA TAPATIA has had four inspections on record, with a historical pattern of high-risk findings.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food does not meet standards of identity
3-601.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
67
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(2)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location. 8-304.11(K) Notification of the most recent inspection report is available upon request.
228.31(a)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
50
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicious location.
228.31(a)
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Observed no food manager on duty during the time of the inspection. Ensure a food manager is on duty at all hours of operation. 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. ENSURE A VALID FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION IS PROCURED.
228.31(b)
Food handler certifications were unable to be procured at the time of the inspection. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria. Sec. 13-119. - Food handler certification required. (a) Food handler certification is required of all employees of a food establishment regardless of their position unless exempted under section 13-121. The food establishment shall maintain on the premises a certificate of completion of the food h
228.31(d)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Food does not meet standards of identity
3-601.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
27
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(6)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
82
May 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. REFRIGERATION GASKETS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION.
228.223(h)
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
4-201.11
Can openers. NOT CLEAN. CLEAN ALL ATTACHMENTS.
4-202.15
86
Nov 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
6-202.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(B)
78
Aug 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
64
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
Can openers.OBSERVD CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. ENSURE ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE CLEAN AND SANITIZED.
4-202.15
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13(A)
67
Nearby Restaurants