El Molino Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
29
Score
EL MOLINO RESTAURANT, located at 1703 Ih 35 N in San Antonio, TX 78208, had its most recent inspection on November 13, 2025, which resulted in a high-risk score of 29. The inspection identified four critical, three major, and seven minor violations. Across three recorded inspections, EL MOLINO RESTAURANT has predominantly received high-risk ratings.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
29
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
35
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
17
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Feb 22, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Violations — Nov 13, 2025 Inspection
Observed: All staff must have their Food Handler's Certification if they handle food items. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Handwashing sign not posted
6-301.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
3-501.18(A)(1)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Observed: Staff member dunking arms up to the elbows in the dirty dish water to wash hands after disposing of trash in dumpster. Staff corrected and washed hands properly at hand-washing sink. 4-501.16(A) A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water.
4-501.16(A)
Observed: Two staff members improperly washing their hands after disposing of trash in the dumpster. Both staff members correctly washed their hands after prompted by Health Inspector. 2-301-12(B) Cleaning procedure--steps.
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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