Teresitas Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
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TERESITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, located at 901 New Brnfls N in San Antonio, TX 78202, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 11, 2025. This inspection identified 7 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor violations, including observations of live pests in the kitchen and staff bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Previous inspections for TERESITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT have predominantly been medium-risk.
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Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Observed: Staff washing hands in mop sink. Staff corrected and washed hands in proper sink. 2-301-12(B) Cleaning procedure--steps.
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions
7-202.12(A)
Observed: Strong odor coming from grease trap. Grease trap must be cleaned by licensed professionals. 5-402.13 Conveying sewage.
5-402.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
6-301.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
6-501.114
Observed: Personal items stored next to and above items for customers. Ensure all personal items are stored below and away from items for customers. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.
7-209.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
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Jun 18, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
3-501.18(A)(1)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
3-501.18(A)(3)
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)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
Observed: Personal cups stored on the counter and in the fridge next to food items for customers. Ensure personal items are stored below and away from food items/utensils for customers. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.
7-209.11
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Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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ENSURE THAT RAW EGGS ARE AT 45F FOR COLD HOLD. (RAW EGG 83F)
**ENSURE THAT ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS HAVE A CONSUME BY DATE LABEL. (NO LABEL)
ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS ARE FOOD GRADE. (USING NON GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS)
**ENSURE THAT FOOD IS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. **ENSURE THAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLER HAVE A LID OR COVER.
**ENSURE THAT VENT HOOD IS WORKING.
PROVIDE PROPER THAWING FOR RAW MEATS BY PLACING IN COOLER FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT, PLACE UNDER RUNNING WATER OR FROZEN DIRECTLY TO COOK.
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May 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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**ENSURE THAT SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS 50-100 PPM. (TO STRONG) **ENSURE THAT ALL TOXIC SPRAY BOTTLES ARE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS. (WINDEX STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS)
ENSURE THAT ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER HAVE A CONSUME BY DATE. (SOME COOKED ITEMS HAVE NO LABEL)
ENSURE THAT FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORAGE BAGS ARE FOOD GRADE. (DISCONTINUE USING CONTAINERS AND GROCERY BAGS THAT ARE NOT FOOD GRADE)
DISCONTINUE ALLOWING EMPLOYEES TO EAT IN KITCHEN. (DESIGNATE AN AREA IN DINING ROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT)
CLEAN VENT HOOD. (FILTERS)
ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLER HAVE A LID OR COVER. (FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO COVER)
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Jan 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS. (OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS)
PROVIDE FOR RAW MEATS TO BE STORED AT BOTTOM SHELF OF COOLERS. (RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS)
ENSURE THAT HOT WATER IS WORKING PROPERLY AT HAND SINK. (MUST USE 100F WATER FOR PROPER WASHING)
ENSURE THAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLER HAVE A LID OR COVER.
ENSURE THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SETUP CORRECTLY. (SANITIZING SOLUTION TO BE 50 - 100 PPM) (NO BLEACH)
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Sep 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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**ENSURE THAT RAW MEATS ARE SEPERATED FROM OTHER RAW MEATS AND COOKED MEATS. (DISCONTINUE STORING IN SAME CONTAINER)
ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HAS A CONSUME BY DATE LABEL. (NO LABEL)
**DISCONTINUE ALLOWING EMPLOYEES TO EAT IN KITCHEN. DESIGNATE AN AREA IN DINING ROOM FOR EMPLOYEES TO SIT AND EAT. (EMPLOYEE EATING IN KITCHEN) **ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS HAVE A LID AND STRAW.
**CLEAN UTENSIL BIN. (DIRTY BIN) **CLEAN FRYER BASKETS. **CLEAN OUTSIDE OF BULK CONTAINERS. **CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
**ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD IS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. **ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD IN COOLER HAS A LID OR IS COVERED.
**ENSURE THAT WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION BUCKETS ARE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. (PLACED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN) **ENSURE THAT WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION IS BETWEEN 50 - 100 PPM. (TO STRONG)
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May 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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ENSURE THAT ALL RAW EGGS ARE STORED AT BOTTOM SHELF OF COOLER. (RI COOLER HAS RAW EGGS ON TOP SHELF AND STORED OVER OTHER FOOD)
ENSURE THAT ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLER HAVE A CONSUME BY DATE LABEL. (NO LABEL)
ENSURE THAT ALL BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS USED ARE FOOD GRADGE CONTAINERS. (DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS AND CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT FOOD GRADE)
CLEAN VENT HOOD.
REPAIR HAND SINK. (MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER)(NO HOT WATER/MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES THROUGH THE FAUCET)
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