Taqueria Vallarta

3219 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Taqueria Vallarta has been inspected seven times since 2023. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food protected from cross contamination by storing the food”, which has been cited five times.

Taqueria Vallarta's latest score of 58 falls below the San Antonio average of 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

3-603.11(C)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Nov 13, 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)

Construction. A plumbing system and hoses conveying water shall be constructed and repaired with approved materials according to the Plumbing Code. Observed hose bib attached to faucet without back flow prevention device.

5-201.11(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

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)(1)

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Observed that the M3 Turbo Air reach-in cooler did NOT have a working thermometer. Ensure all cold holds, coolers, refrigerators, mini fridges, freezers, and walk-in coolers have a thermometer that is calibrated, accurate, easily accessible, easily readable, durable, and in good repair. The thermometer MUST be placed in the warmest part of the cooler so that food handlers can check if the cooler is not working correctly (keeping the food temperatures at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F), and 32

4-204.112(A)

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Nov 14, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

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)(4)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(C)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(A)

Jul 3, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Medicines stored or used improperly

7-207.11(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Observed sanitizing bucket at two-compartment sink station with a bleach/ chlorine concentration of 200 Parts Per Million (PPM). Ensure bleach sanitizer has a concentration of 50 to 100 PPM. Ensure the following: 4-501.116 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.

4-501.116

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

3-307.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)(1)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Feb 21, 2023

Routine

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Mechanical warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature. 4-501.112 Mechanical warewashing equipment, hot water sanitization temperatures..

4-501.110

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(B)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)(1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Vallarta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Vallarta on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Vallarta?

Across the inspection record, “food protected from cross contamination by storing the food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Vallarta.

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

Taqueria Vallarta most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Taqueria Vallarta's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Vallarta 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 Vallarta inspected?

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

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