Taqueria Vallarta # 2
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
70
Score
TAQUERIA VALLARTA # 2, located at 1430 E Cesar E Chavez Blvd in San Antonio, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 9, 2026, with a score of 70. The inspection identified one critical and two major violations, including issues with cold holding temperatures, uncovered food containers, and improper thawing methods. This facility has a history of medium-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
70
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
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Feb 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13(A)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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ENSURE THAT RAW MEATS AND RAW EGGS ARE STORED AT BOTTOM OF SHELF. (STORED OVER OTHER COOKED PRODUCTS)
ENSURE THAT CANNED GOODS ARE IN SOUND CONDITION. (DENTED CANS) COS
ENSURE THAT ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER HAVE A CONSUME BY DATE. (SOME ITEMS HAD NO DATE)
ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD PRODUCTS ARE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. (KITCHEN/FREEZER)
CLEAN ICE MACHINE. (INSIDE)
61
Apr 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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CLEAN ICE MAHCINE. (INSIDE)
ENSURE THAT RAW EGGS ARE STORED AT BOTTOM SHELF OF COOLER. (RAW EGGS STORED OVER OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS)
ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD IN COOLERS HAVE A LID OR COVER.
ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS HAVE A LID AND STRAW. (OPEN DRINKS)
**WIPE DOWN FANS. **WIPE DOWN LIGHT COVERS.
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Dec 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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PROVIDE FOR RAW EGGS TO BE AT 41F OR BELOW. (RAW EGGS 53F) COS
ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES HANDLING WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. (USING BARE HANDS WHEN HANDLING TORTILLAS)
ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD IN COOLERS HAVE A COVER OR LID.
ENSURE THAT A VALID FOOD PERMIT IS POSTED. (EXPIRED) RENEW FOOD PERMIT AT 1901 S ALAMO. (HOURS 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM)
CLEAN VENT HOOD
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Sep 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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ENSURE THAT CONTAINER OF POOLED RAW EGGS TO BE AT 41F OR LOWER FOR COLD HOLD. (51F) COS
DISCONTINUE STORED CANNED GOOD PRODUCTS IN OPENED CAN IN COOLER. (STORE IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND DISPOSE OF CAN)
DISCONTINUE USING AREA IN FRONT. (MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK THAT IS HARD PLUMBED.)(NO PORTABLE HAND SINKS ALLOWED)
**ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES DO NOT CHEW GUM IN KITCHEN. **ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEE DRINKS HAVE A LID AND STRAW. (NO TWIST TOP BOTTLES)(OPEN DRINK)
ENSURE THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP CORRECTLY. (SANITIZING CYCLE: BLEACH MUST BE 50 - 100 PPM.)(TO STRONG) (COS)
70
May 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS ARE USING GLOVES OR UTENSILS. (EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. COS
ENSUR THAT COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLER HAVE A CONSUME BY DATE LABEL. (SOME ITEMS DO NOT HAVE LABEL)
ENSURE PROPER WASHING OF EQUIPMENT AND DISHES. (SANITIZING CYCLE MUST BE BETWEEN 50-100PPM) (TO LOW)
CLEAN VENT HOOD.
ENSURE FOR PROPER THWING OF FROZEN MEATS BY PLACING IN COOLER FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT, UNDER RUNNING WATER OR FROZEN DIRECTLY TO COOK. (PLACED IN SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER)
WIPE DOWN FANS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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