Tienda Centro America # 2
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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TIENDA CENTRO AMERICA # 2, located at 3915 San Pedro Av in San Antonio, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 9, 2026. This inspection identified several violations, including uncovered food containers in coolers, residue on knife blades, and soiled flooring, baseboards, and walls in the kitchen area. The facility has a history of high-risk scores across its four recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(1)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
7-202.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(B)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Observed a few holes in ceilings and in back area. Ensure to properly seal all holed in walls/ceilings to protect from potential pest entry as per: 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings.
228.171
Observed no lid on receptacle in women's restroom. Ensure to provide a receptacle with a lid for feminine hygienic products as per: 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.
5-501.17
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Jul 25, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Observed expired food handler certificates for employees on site. Ensure to obtain valid food handler certificates immediately as per: 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Observed broken self-closing mechanism on women's restroom door. Ensure to repair fixture so that restroom door is self-closing as per: 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.
6-501.19
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
Observed soiled linen on floor near ice cream freezer by front entrance. Ensure to properly store soiled linens as per: 4-803.11 Storage of soiled linens.
4-803.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Observed no lid on receptacle in women's restroom. Ensure to provide a lid/cover on trash can for feminine hygiene products as per: 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.
5-501.17
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
4-202.11
Observed no certified Food Manager present at time of inspection. Ensure that a certified Food Manager is present at all hours of operation as per: 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)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Observed t-shirt bags being used to store food. Ensure to used food grade containers as per: 228.224(i) Equipment and utensils approved for food use..
228.224(i)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Jul 18, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
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. Ensure a certified food manager was onsite during operation.
228.31(b)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Feb 29, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
3-201.11
Conveying sewage. At time of inspection, back-up at grease trap and mop sink
5-402.13
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
4-703.11(C)(2)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
7-202.11(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Jul 27, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
3-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a food establishment shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date, including the day of preparation, by which the food shall be consumed seven calendar days or less from the date of food preparation if the temperature is maintained at 41°F. (Current date plus 6. Example: food prepared on 4/1 will have a use by date of 4/7)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(C)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
protection cannot result. Wiping Cloths Storage: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under §228.111(n); (Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quat Ammonium 200-400 ppm).
228.111(n)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils
3-304.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Food obtained from unapproved source
3-201.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food Handler Training criteria. Ensure all food handling employees have valid/current training.
228.31(d)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
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