Tia's Taco Hut
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
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Score
TIA'S TACO HUT, located at 1201 St Marys N in San Antonio, TX 78215, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 2, 2025. This inspection resulted in two critical and two minor violations, including issues with uncovered food containers, improper storage of raw chicken above lettuce, and an ice scoop stored with its handle in contact with the ice. Across four recorded inspections, TIA'S TACO HUT has consistently received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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)(1)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(C)
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Jul 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
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Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Observed accordion pipe used to convey waste water from soda machine to drain pipe under hand washing sink. 5-201.11(A) Construction. A plumbing system and hoses conveying water shall be constructed and repaired with approved materials according to the Plumbing Code.
5-201.11(A)
Hot water temperatures at sinks fluctuated from 107F to 89F and then reached 110F by the end of the inspection. 5-103.11(B) Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?.
5-103.11(B)
Hot water temperature at three compartment sink only reaching 103F at the start of inspection. 4-501.19 Manual ware washing equipment, wash solution temperature.
4-501.19
Concentration of chlorine in sanitizing solution for three compartment sink over 100 ppm, even though establishment is supplied with testing strips. 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
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Not all reach-in coolers have a thermometer. Ensure the following: 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.
4-204.112(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
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Oct 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Ensure that all reach-in cold hold units have a thermometer. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.
4-204.112(A)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(2)
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Jun 15, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Certified food manager not present at the time of inspection. 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)
Not all reach-in cold hold units have thermometers. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.
4-204.112(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
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Feb 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Certified food manager not present at the time of inspection. 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)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(2)
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