The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant

1032 Presa St S, San Antonio, TX 78210

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 4, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.

“Observed uncovered containers of food in walk-in cooler” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 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)

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(1)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Restroom doors must be repaired to be self-closing. 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.

6-501.19

Trash receptacle in women's restroom was missing top. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.

5-501.17

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(1)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Ensure that valid food permit is obtained and posted in public view. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.

8-301.11.1

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(B)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)(4)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Observed a purse hanging from rack of food items and food-contact surfaces on shelf behind cook line. Ensure that employee items are stored in a designated location away from, beneath, and separate from food and food prep areas as per: 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.

7-209.11

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(C)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Observed multiple ceiling tiles that were either loose or not attached to ceiling and had roof insulation coming through them. Ensure that all ceiling tiles are installed properly and allow for easy cleaning as per: 6-201.16(A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable.

6-201.16(A)

No covered trash can was available in women's restroom. Ensure that women's restroom always has access to covered trashcan for disposal of feminine hygiene products as per: 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.

5-501.17

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Ventilation system not cleaned properly

6-501.14(A)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)(2)

May 24, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 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)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(B)

No closed trash can was present in female restroom. Ensure that a closed trashcan (with rotating lid for example) is placed and used in the women's restroom for female hygiene products as per: 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.

5-501.17

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(A)

Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for sugar. Ensure that all scoops for food have a handle and are properly designed for use for scooping food as per: 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.

228.223(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “observed uncovered containers of food in walk-in cooler” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant.

How does The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Haven Southtown Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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