Ramona's Taco
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025
15
Score
Ramona's Taco, located at 604 24th St NW in San Antonio, TX, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 5, 2025. This inspection noted 4 critical, 7 major, and 12 minor violations, including issues with food not being properly covered in the refrigerator, a lack of thermometers in refrigeration units, and an expired permit. Across five scored inspections, Ramona's Taco has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
7
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
15
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
47
May 31, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Violations — Feb 5, 2025 Inspection
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
Observed expired permit. Must obtain and pay for permit and post in a conspicuous location to public. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
Observed no food manager at site, Ensure a food manager who has a food manager certificate is present during 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.
228.31(b)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Observed pool kit for chlorine used to test sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Ensure to obtain correct chlorine test strips capable of reading concentrations between 50-100ppm to test the sanitizer level at 3 compartment sink. 4-501.116 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.
4-501.116
Observed 3 compartment sink using plastic bags as sink stopper/plugs. Ensure to obtain correct sink stoppers/plugs for the 3-compartment sink.
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13(A)
Observed mop sink inaccessible, various baking pans stored inside the curved sink, hot water valve does not work only cold water valve working. Ensure mope sink is accessible, has hot water and is not used for anything except for the mop and mop water.
Chemical sanitizer inside sanitizing bucket reading 0ppm chlorine. Ensure that the sanitizer generated on site for sanitizing is between 50-100ppm chlorine. 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria.
4-501.114(F)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Observed container of rice in back of kitchen without lid, Ensure bulk item stored in container has a lid and is in good repair. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(3)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Observed dumpster without drain plug. Ensure to obtain drain plug for dumpster. 5-501.114 Using drain plugs.
5-501.114
Observed shared bathroom without covered receptable, Ensure that any bathroom shared with women has a covered receptacle for feminine napkins. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.
5-501.17
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
4-901.11
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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