El Alteno Mexican Food
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
64
Score
A recent inspection on November 19, 2025, at EL ALTENO MEXICAN FOOD, located at 7135 Somerset Rd in San Antonio, TX, resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 64. The inspection identified one critical violation concerning cold holding temperatures for various foods, along with one major and four minor violations. Historically, EL ALTENO MEXICAN FOOD has maintained a pattern of low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
47
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Violations — Nov 19, 2025 Inspection
Cold hold unit was reading at 68 degrees F internally. Place a thermometer in front area nearest door. Foods on line (diced ham, raw chicken, asada, etc) were reading 46-57 degrees F. Ensure to have unit maintenanced to ensure that cold holding temperatures of 41 degrees F and below are able to be maintained at all times, whether unit is heavily used or not.
Container of diced potatoes was sitting on floor under hand sink. Foods stored in refrigeration unit were not properly covered. Ensure to cover all foods stored in cold hold units. Ensure to store all foods 6 inches or more off floor.
Ensure that if bare hands will be used for handling of ready to eat foods, that a barrier is used to handle such foods. Owner stated they prefer to use gloves at this time, but ensure that all employees are properly trained to handle ready to eat foods. If establishment prefers to write up bare hand contact documentation, call inspector at 210-355-2181.
Handles of reach in cooler are currently material ropes. Ensure that proper handles made of proper material are installed. Handles should be smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.
All personal items including sweaters and personal drinks should be stored in a designated area away from food and food contact surfaces.
Ensure to conduct a thorough cleaning of all refrigeration units to remove food buildup.
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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