El Jaral
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
35
Score
EL JARAL, located at 5140 Roosevelt Avenue in San Antonio, Texas, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 29, 2026. This inspection identified four critical, three major, and three minor violations, including issues with proper food cooling, the availability of sanitizer solution, and date marking on refrigerated food items. While the most recent inspection indicated significant concerns, EL JARAL's inspection history shows mostly low-risk findings across four scored inspections.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
35
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Aug 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jan 30, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Jan 29, 2026 Inspection
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
Observed no sanitizer solution available at the establishment. Ensure sanitizer is available as per 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria.
4-501.114(F)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
6-501.112
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
Observed ventilation hood system with debris build up. Ensure to clean it frequently to prevent grease drips as per 4-204.11 Ventilation hood systems, drip prevention.
4-204.11
Observed no hot water at hand sinks or three compartment sink. Ensure hand sink is at a minimum of 100F and three compartment sink is at a minimum of 110F as per 5-103.11(B) Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?.
5-103.11(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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