Yatzil Mexican Restaurant

502 Zarzamora St S, San Antonio, TX 78207

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Yatzil Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “observed sanitizer solution inside bucket at front end” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average San Antonio restaurant scores 84. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Observed peeling paint on women's restroom wall. Ensure to properly paint and seal walls as per: 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings.

228.171

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Observed dumpster with lid open and flies present. Ensure to keep disposal lid closed at all times as per: 5-501.113(B) Receptacles and waste handling units be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the establishment.

5-501.113(B)

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Ventilation system not cleaned properly

6-501.14(A)

Observed several pots with encrusted grease. ensure to clean encrusted grease to keep it free grease accumulation as per 4-601.1 t 1(B) Cooking and baking equipment food contact surface free of encrusted grease grease or soil accumilations.

4-601.1

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11(A)(1)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Mops not properly air-dried after use

6-501.16

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(B)(1)

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Observed clean food trays with food debris. Ensure that dishes are cleaned to sight and touch before sanitizing.

No bare hand contact with ready to eat food.

Gloves were put on with out washing hands. See when hands need to be washed: When to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under subsection (b) immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single- service and single-use articles P [14] and: (1) after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; P [14] (2) after us

228.44(2)

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(B)

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES STORING AND REMOVING TORTILLAS FROM GROCERY BAGS. THESE ARE NOT FOOD SAFE. ENSURE TO USE FOOD SAFE?GRADE MATERIALS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

228.223(h)

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Observed dishes on clean rack that had been washed still had food debris on them. Dishes need to be cleaned to sight and touch and then sanitized.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Observed sanitizer solution inside bucket at front end and kitchen area out of required range. Ensure sanitizer solution generated onsite is within required range of 50-100 PPM. as per 4-501.114(F)(2) Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical.

4-501.114(F)(2)

Apr 6, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

4-501.114(F)(2)

Carne Guisada and picadillo made yesterday temped 46F and 52F. Recommend separating food into smaller portions for better cooling.

Items in 1st well temped between 106-115F. Food had just been put in and was reheated. Well was also turned up.

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yatzil Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yatzil Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yatzil Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “observed sanitizer solution inside bucket at front end” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yatzil Mexican Restaurant.

How does Yatzil Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Yatzil Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Yatzil Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yatzil Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yatzil Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Yatzil Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yatzil Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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