Tellez Barbacoa

1737 Gen Mcmullen S, San Antonio, TX 78237

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Tellez Barbacoa appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Tellez Barbacoa was last inspected on Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “clean dust particles off walls in dishwashing room, as per” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among San Antonio restaurants, the typical score is 84; Tellez Barbacoa is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Apr 5, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

OBSERVED: NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AND ARE STORED FOR REVIEW BY INSPECTIOR, AS PER.....228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

5-202.12(A)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Mar 10, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

OBSERVED: NO VALID FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CORRECTIVE ACTION: ENSURE ONE PERSON DURING ALL HOURS OF BUISNESS HAS A VALID FOOD MANAGER CERTICATION, REGISTER WITH THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPT., BE PRESENT AND SHOW PROOF. 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tellez Barbacoa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tellez Barbacoa on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tellez Barbacoa?

Across the inspection record, “clean dust particles off walls in dishwashing room, as per” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tellez Barbacoa.

How does Tellez Barbacoa compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Tellez Barbacoa most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Tellez Barbacoa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tellez Barbacoa have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tellez Barbacoa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tellez Barbacoa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tellez Barbacoa is inspected around two times per year on average.

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