Vegan Avenue
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
47
Score
VEGAN AVENUE, located at 2512 Main Av N in San Antonio, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 5, 2025. This inspection identified two critical violations, including bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods and improper storage of chemical spray bottles. VEGAN AVENUE has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections over eight scored visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Ventilation hood systems, filters. Debris and residue in and around the venthood and cooktop needs to be cleaned and removed.
4-202.18
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
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Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(2)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Sponges, use limitation. Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces. Observed in use sponge on counters of bar.
4-101.16
Equipment and utensils approved for food use.. Observed plastic totes not designed for food storage containing dried goods.
228.224(i)
61
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
Observed that the hot water at the three-compartment sink reached 109 degrees Fahrenheit (F). The standing mop sink reached a maximum hot water temperature of 89 F. Ensure that the three-compartment sink, and the standing mop sink have hot water that reaches a MINIMUM of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (F) during all hours of operation. The hot water temperature CANNOT be lower than 110 F. This hot water is REQUIRED to clean and sanitize the floors of the establishment (the hot water disinfects the surfa
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Observed that the Certified Food Manager (CFM), Griselda Munoz, had her CFM certification posted (expires 09/25/2025), but she was NOT present during today’s inspection. All three workers today on site were Food Handlers. There MUST always be a Certified Food Manager (CFM) on site during all hours of operation. They are responsible for directing the flow of the kitchen and being knowledgeable about food handling and safety. Inspector highly recommends that the shift manager and one other respons
228.31(b)
70
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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)(4)
Observed a cold hold that stored salsas and creamer missing a thermometer inside. Ensure all cold holds, coolers, refrigerators, freezers, and walk-in coolers have a thermometer that is calibrated, accurate, easily accessible, easily readable, durable, and in good repair. The thermometer MUST be placed in the warmest part of the cooler so that food handlers can check if the cooler is not working correctly (keeping the food temperatures at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F)). The manager sent a F
4-204.112(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Aug 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
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Mar 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
At time of inspection, kitchen door was open enabling flies to enter kitchen. Ensure door is kept shut during hours of operation.
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Jan 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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