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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) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
The discovery of rat feces and numerous health code violations at Ramona's Taco on the West Side raises concerns about the overall cleanliness and safety of restaurants in the area. As a popular Mexican restaurant, Ramona's Taco has likely served many Alamo Heights residents who work or shop on the West Side. The fact that the restaurant's owner, Doña Ramona, downplayed the severity of the violations and claimed a better inspection record than actually existed may erode trust among customers. The planned closure for repairs later this summer is a step in the right direction, but it remains to be seen whether the restaurant can regain its footing and provide a clean and safe dining experience. Alamo Heights residents who frequent restaurants on the West Side should take note of the inspection scores and look for establishments that prioritize cleanliness and food safety, such as the nearby Arby's, which earned a perfect score during the same inspection period.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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