Hacienda Vallarta Mexican Buffet 2
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
43
Score
HACIENDA VALLARTA MEXICAN BUFFET 2, located at 1289 Loop 410 Sw in San Antonio, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 26, 2026. The inspection identified three critical and four major violations. Notable issues included improper temperature control of food in a refrigeration unit, inadequately cleaned food contact surfaces, and incorrect storage of raw meats below ready-to-eat foods.
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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Violations — Feb 26, 2026 Inspection
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
2-103.11(B)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Observed no thermometer inside of the Alamo refrigeration unit (near the dessert Walk-In Cooler). Ensure that all cold holds, coolers, refrigerators, mini fridges, freezers, and walk-in coolers have a thermometer that is calibrated, accurate, easily accessible, easily readable, durable, and in good repair. The thermometer MUST be placed in the warmest part of the refrigerator (near the door where warm air goes in) so that food handlers can check if the cold hold is not working correctly (keeping
4-204.112(A)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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