Tortirica

805 Hildebrand W, San Antonio, TX 78212

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Tortirica six times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “observed dates of labels on food containers exceeding 7 days” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so Tortirica trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Observed no certified food manager on site. Ensure that at least one certified food manager remains on site during 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)

Observed no food handler certificate for employees on site. Ensure to obtain Food Handler Certificates immediately as per: 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(C)(2)

Observed no certified Food Manager on site. Ensure that at least one certified food manager is on site during hours of operation and have certificate posted in a visible location 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)

Observed expired Food Handler certificate from one employee. Ensure that all employees employed longer than 30 days obtain a valid Food Handler certificate immediately as per: 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)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

May 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(C)

Oct 23, 2023

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(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. At time of inspection establishment failed to have a certified food manager on site.

228.31(b)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink

6-301.11

Ventilation system not cleaned properly

6-501.14(A)

Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination

4-904.11(A)

Jan 17, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

5-202.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tortirica last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tortirica on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tortirica?

Across the inspection record, “observed dates of labels on food containers exceeding 7 days” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tortirica.

How does Tortirica compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Tortirica most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Tortirica's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tortirica have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tortirica 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 Tortirica inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tortirica is inspected around two times per year on average.

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