TACO CABANA #112 #

Inspected Jun 16, 2026 · San Antonio inspection · District B, Sector 11

A score of 95 is in the excellent range — typically clean operations with at most minor corrective notes.

Inspection history

San Antonio inspection · last 7

Date	Score	Inspection type	Critical	Result
2026-06-16	95 A	District B, Sector 11 · 3 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 27 Observed walk-in fridge broken. Manager says maintenance is in the process of fixing fridge and has ordered a part. Establishment is currently not storing food inside walk-in fridge. Establishment is storing food inside external fridge trailer meanwhile walk-in fridge is serviced. Observed two other small fridges with "out of order" signs. Ensure all fridges maintain 41F. Manager says they have submitted work order for smaller fridges. 4-301.11 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment. Correct By: 06/26/2026 Correct by 06/26/2026 32 Observed two small cold hold units with "out of order" signs. Ensure equipment is is good repair. Manager has submitted work order. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. Correct By: 06/26/2026 Correct by 06/26/2026 46 Observed hot water knob at hand sink leaking. Ensure plumbing is in good repair. 5-205.15(B) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Correct By: 09/14/2026 Correct by 09/14/2026 Inspector remarks 1st reinspection will occur 6/26/2026 and 1st reinspection fee of $150.00 may be charged. Ensure items #27 and #32 are corrected. Ensure all cold hold units are in good repair and maintain 41F. Inspector: Victoria Tellez · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2025-12-01	98 A	District B, Sector 11 · 1 finding	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 29 Observed cold hold unit missing thermometer. Ensure cold hold units have thermometer. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part. Inspector remarks Provided establishment with Food Permit Application flyer. Inspector: Victoria Tellez · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 0
2024-12-20	96 A	District B, Sector 11 · 3 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 31 Observed item stored in hand sink. Ensure hand sink is used for handwashing only. 5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing. 45 Observed unlabeled employee items in fridge. Ensure employee items are in a labeled employee items location. 6-403.11(A) Areas for employees--location. 46 Observed faucet at three compartment sink leaking. Ensure plumbing is in good repair. 5-205.15(B) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Correct By: 03/20/2025 Correct by 03/20/2025 Inspector: Victoria Tellez · Corrected on site: 2 · Repeat violations: 1
2024-07-08	91 A	District B, Sector 11 · 5 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 19 Observed a leak from the plumbing under the service sinks. Ensure all plumbing system is maintained in good repair according to the plumbing code. 5-205.15(A) A plumbing system shall be repaired according to the Plumbing Code. Correct By: 07/11/2024 Correct by 07/11/2024 27 Observed an in-use prep cooler at an ambient temperature of 61F. Ensure cold-hold equipment is capable of maintaining food at 41F or below. All food had been in the cooler for less than 4 hours and was moved to the walk-in cooler or placed in an ice bath. 4-301.11 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment. Strawberry mix was discarded and denatured. Correct By: 07/18/2024 Correct by 07/18/2024 32 Observed plastic wrapped around the faucets in the service sinks. Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 39 Observed soiled soda nozzles from the soda machine located next to the drive thru window. Ensure all surfaces of equipment are free from debris and maintained clean. 4-602.11(E)(4) Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned: in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (a) at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (b) absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 46 Observed leaks from the faucets at the 3 compartment sinks and service sinks. Ensure all plumbing is maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B) A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Correct By: 10/06/2024 Correct by 10/06/2024 Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * Placards are now issued to the establishment as part of the inspection process. It is VOLUNTARY to post the placards. For permit billing questions or issues with a permit invoice, please call (210) 207-8732 or email: F&[email protected] For any questions regarding this inspection report feel free to contact the city call center at 311. Failure to comply with City of San Antonio code ordinances, FDA code, and Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) may be subject to a reinspection fee, a notice of violation, citation, and/or closure. ENSURE A/C IS WORKING PROPERLY TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT HOLDING COLD FOOD IS MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. Inspector: Vanessa Alvarado · Corrected on site: 2 · Repeat violations: 1
2024-02-16	94	District B, Sector 11	—	—
2023-07-20	96 A	District B, Sector 11 · 2 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 2 Observed salsa cold hold unit temping around 55 F. Ensure all cold hold units maintain a temperature of 41 F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F or below). 39 Observed some grime inside the ice machine. Ensure all surfaces of equipment are maintained clean. 4-602.11(E)(4) Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned: in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (a) at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (b) absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Correct By: 10/18/2023 Correct by 10/18/2023 Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * Placards are now issued to the establishment as part of the inspection process. It is VOLUNTARY to post the placards. For any questions regarding this inspection report feel free to contact the city call center at 311. ENSURE THE FAN GRATES AND CEILING TILES ARE MAINTAINED CLEAN. Inspector: Vanessa Alvarado · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2023-03-16	95 A	District B, Sector 11 · 3 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 21 Observed no certified food manager during time of inspection. Ensure there is at least 1 certified food manager present during all hours of operation. 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. Correct By: 03/26/2023 Correct by 03/26/2023 22 Observed several employees without a valid food handlers certification. Ensure all employees are food handler certified. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria. Correct By: 03/26/2023 Correct by 03/26/2023 47 Observed expired food permit posted. Ensure the most current/valid food permit is posted (09/2023). 8-304.11(A) Permit posted. Correct By: 06/14/2023 Correct by 06/14/2023 Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * Placards are now issued to the establishment as part of the inspection process. It is VOLUNTARY to post the placards. Ensure all food manager certificates are registered with the city. You will need to bring your certificate and complete an application with SAMHD located at 1901 S Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78204. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The fee for registration is $15.45. Must be completed by next routine inspection. For more information, please visit: http://www.sanantonio.gov/Health/FoodLicensing/FoodSafety/Training For any questions regarding this inspection report feel free to contact the city call center at 311. ENSURE FAN GRATES ARE MAINTAINED CLEAN. ENSURE THE MOST CURRENT/VALID FOOD PERMIT IS POSTED. Inspector: Vanessa Alvarado · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0

Scoring: 90+ excellent · 80–89 needs improvement · under 80 failing. A low score will typically trigger a re-inspection within 10–30 days — that’s why some venues have multiple inspections close together. Matched to this venue by trade name and ZIP; if this is the wrong establishment, the city’s record may use a different business name.

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TACO CABANA #112 #

Inspection history