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‘It’s f---ing nasty’: Rat feces among 17 violations found at West Side restaurant
By Daniela Ibarra, Luis Cienfuegos at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Rat poop and 16 other violations were found at a West Side Mexican restaurant last month, according to a report from Metro Health. Behind the Kitchen Door is a series where KSAT investigates health inspections of restaurants in and around San Antonio . Ramona’s TacoThe Mexican restaurant, located ...
Key takeaway Ramona’s TacoThe Mexican restaurant, located in the 600 block of Northwest 24th Street, was given a score of 86 after inspectors visited last month.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The discovery of rat feces and other health code violations at Ramona's Taco on the West Side raises concerns about the consistency of food safety inspections in San Antonio. While the restaurant's owner, Doña Ramona, claims that the score of 86 is neither bad nor good, a review of past inspection records reveals a more nuanced picture. The fact that the restaurant's scores have been inconsistent, with the last score above 90 being in April 2024, suggests that there may be underlying issues with food handling and kitchen maintenance. As a popular Mexican restaurant in the area, Ramona's Taco attracts a loyal customer base, and it is crucial that Metro Health continues to monitor the restaurant's progress, especially with plans to close for repairs later this summer. The community will be watching to see if the necessary changes are made to ensure a clean and safe dining environment.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Rat poop and 16 other violations were found at a West Side Mexican restaurant last month, according to a report from Metro Health. Behind the Kitchen Door is a series where KSAT investigates health inspections of restaurants in and around San Antonio. Ramona’s TacoThe Mexican restaurant, located ...
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