Tia's Taco Hut

7214 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Tia's Taco Hut appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “observed many raw, shelled eggs and other food items temping” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so Tia's Taco Hut trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(C)

Observed food handler certifications expired. Ensure to renew food handler certifications. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(D)

Observed food stored without cover. Ensure food is covered. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.

5-303.12

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

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

View 8 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

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)(2)

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(A)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(E)

There was no covering on the trash bin in the women's restroom. Ensure the women's restroom has a trash bin with a covering available for disposal of feminine hygiene products. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.

5-501.17

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)(1)

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

There was no certified food manager on-site at the time of the inspection. Ensure a certified food manager is present during all hours of operation. 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)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(2)

5-501.17

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(E)

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)(4)

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(B)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Observed heavy grease buildup on a vent hood system. Ensure vent hood systems are maintained clean to avoid contamination and fire hazard risks. 4-202.18 Ventilation hood systems, filters.

4-202.18

5-501.17

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)(4)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(B)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Jan 19, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Observed no thermometer in the prep cooler. Ensure easily-viewable thermometers are located in every cold hold unit. 4-204.112(B) Cold or hot holding equipment include temperature measuring device located to allow easy viewing.

4-204.112(B)

Observed multiple damaged utensils that were not smooth and easily cleanable. Ensure food-contact surfaces are smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. 228.223(j) Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

228.223(j)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(2)

No designated area for employee eating or drinking

6-403.11(B)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(E)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tia's Taco Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tia's Taco Hut on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tia's Taco Hut?

Across the inspection record, “observed many raw, shelled eggs and other food items temping” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tia's Taco Hut.

How does Tia's Taco Hut compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Tia's Taco Hut most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Tia's Taco Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tia's Taco Hut have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tia's Taco Hut 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 Tia's Taco Hut inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tia's Taco Hut is inspected around three times per year on average.

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