Tia's Tacos Hut

5423 Evers Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Tia's Tacos Hut appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “bare hand contact observed with ready” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Tia's Tacos Hut's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

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)

Hands not washed when required

2-301.14

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

4-202.16

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food thermometer not available or accessible

4-302.12(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

No designated area for employee eating or drinking

6-403.11(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

PROVIDE A LID TO AT LEAST ONE TRASH CAN WITHIN THE WOMEN'S PUBLIC RESTROOM; 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.

5-501.17

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

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

View 9 violations

NO SANITIZER(BLEACH)WAS PRESENT WITHIN THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE DISHES/UTENSILS WERE SUBMERGED IN; ENSURE THAT THE FINAL CONCENTRATION IS REGISTERING BETWEEN 50-100 PPM; 4-501.114(A) Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart.

4-501.114(A)

FACILITY WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES CAN BE SHOWN DURING AN INSPECTION; PERSON IN CHARGE WASN'T SURE IF EMPLOYEES PRESENT HAD A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; THIS WILL NEED TO BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO NEXT INSPECTION TO AVOID RE-INSPECTIONS AND RE-INSPECTION FEES; 228.31(e) The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.

228.31(e)

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PHYSICALLY AVAILABLE DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION; EMPLOYEE THAT WAS PRESENT HAD A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE THAT HAD ALREADY EXPIRED; 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)

No soap available at handwashing sink

6-301.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(C)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(E)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)(4)

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

NO PERSONNEL ON SITE, AT TIME OF ARRIVAL, WITH PROOF ACTIVE FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. ENSURE AT LEAST ONE PERSON PER SHIFT IS ONSITE WITH PROOF OF ACTIVE FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. **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)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

Nov 15, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Jul 25, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Food found in walk-in cooler ranging from 45 - 54 degrees F. Many of the products had been cooked and prepared last night. These products were condemned. Ensure food products are stored at or below 41 degrees F.

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Mar 2, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

No food manager certified staff member onsite at time of visit. Ensure at least one person per shift holds proof of active food manager certification. **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)

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tia's Tacos Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tia's Tacos Hut on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “bare hand contact observed with ready” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tia's Tacos Hut.

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

Tia's Tacos Hut most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

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

No. Recent inspections at Tia's Tacos Hut have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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

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