Vicky's Barbacoa

1702 Pinn Rd, San Antonio, TX 78227

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Vicky's Barbacoa nine times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 31, 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.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “observed no paper towels at the kitchen handwash sink” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical San Antonio restaurant, which scores around 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 31, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

2-103.11(B)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Jul 12, 2025

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)(1)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(1)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Dec 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 major violations.

View 7 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

3-602.11(A)

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(B)

Sep 21, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

May 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 20, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Observed maximum of 95F water throughout the establishment. Ensure the three compartment sink reaches the minimum required temperature of 110F at all times and ensure the hand sink reaches the minimum required temperature of 100F at all hand sinks. Plumber corrected issue on site. 5-103.11(B) Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?.

5-103.11(B)

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(K)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Person in charge not present

2-101.11(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Observed meat thawing under counter in no running water at 49F. Ensure all food is properly thawed. 3-501.12(A) Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) or less. 3-501.13(B) Thawing. under running water criteria.

3-501.12(A)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Sep 2, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Aug 12, 2023

Routine

6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 17 violations

Hands not washed when required

2-301.14

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Prohibited toxic material present in facility

7-202.11(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Person in charge not present

2-101.11(A)

Food Handler Training criteria. At time of inspection food handling employees were unable to procure current/ valid food handling training. Ensure all food handling employees have current/ valid training.

228.31(d)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Observed meat thawing in open, still water at a temperature of ranges (69F-94F). Ensure all food is properly thawed. 3-501.12(A) Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) or less. 3-501.13(B) Thawing. under running water criteria.

3-501.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

May 25, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vicky's Barbacoa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vicky's Barbacoa on file is from Jan 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vicky's Barbacoa?

Across the inspection record, “observed no paper towels at the kitchen handwash sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vicky's Barbacoa.

How does Vicky's Barbacoa compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

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

Has Vicky's Barbacoa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vicky's Barbacoa have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vicky's Barbacoa 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 Vicky's Barbacoa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vicky's Barbacoa is inspected around three times per year on average.

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