WHERE KENDALL COUNTY EATS: A CLOSER LOOK
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Boerne Star meets twice monthly with Kendall County Health Inspector Steven Kotsatos and his staff, to bring us our newest feature, “Where Kendall County Eats: A Closer Look.”
Check-ins conducted by the Kendall County health inspector found most Boerne restaurants operating at a high level of compliance this week, though a few were directed to take corrective action.
Inspection scores ranged from 91 to 100, with inspectors noting improper cooling temperatures, rodent droppings and food-handling procedures.
El Rio Restaurant, 1361 S. Main St., No. 601 Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Monday.
The restaurant is known for its chef’s specials, including the jalapeño cream enchiladas plate. El Rio offers patio dining and signature margaritas.
The recent inspection noted the following: An out-of-compliance air gap for a floor drain, incorrect cooling temperatures for the salsa, no service sink available to dispose of mop water, and no labels identifying bulk items for beans, rice and flour.
SCORE: 92 Compadres Hill Country Cocina, 209 Lohmann St.
Las Palapas was one of two Boerne eateries that recorded 100s on this month’s Boerne Star health inspection report.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.
This veteran-owned restaurant serves up bowls of pozole and menudo, with plates including carnitas, street tacos, fajitas, Hill Country barbecue, barbacoa, pan dulce and more.
The inspector observed three rodent droppings between the deep-fat fryer and gas range. These were removed and the site was immediately cleaned. In addition, the eatery is also conducting pest control, the county official noted.
SCORE: 100
Boerne Taco House, 470 S. Main St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday through Saturday, closed Tuesday.
This taco house is located at Sach’s Garage, a local historical landmark. The menu features handcrafted tortillas and street-style tacos, fresh salsa and house-made specialties.
The inspection noted a faulty drainage pipe, no permit on display, food stored too closely to the ground, and no recent health inspection posted. Corrections were made on-site.
SCORE: 91
Las Palapas, 114 Herff Road
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
This restaurant features an award-winning tortilla soup, along with lunch specials that include flauta plates, enchiladas, barbacoa by the pound and a variety of breakfast tacos.
The inspector did not make any observations.
SCORE: 100 Health-inspection reports are part of a public record.
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