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WAH KEE CHINESE RESTAURANT

Inspected Aug 07, 2026 · San Antonio inspection · District B, Sector 15

A score of 89 is in the needs-improvement range. The inspector found violations the venue must address; a re-inspection may follow within 10–30 days.

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Date	Score	Inspection type	Critical	Result
2026-08-07	89 B	District B, Sector 15 · 7 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 2 TCS foods in walk in cooler at temperatures of 44 degrees. Ensure cold hold temperature of 41 degrees or less during normal use. 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below). 9 Raw meats stored in incorrect order and over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Ensure foods are stored in proper order to prevent contamination. 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Correct By: 08/10/2026 Correct by 08/10/2026 28 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. *No date marking observed on any prepared/opened ready to eat foods in coolers. Opened/prepared TCS ready to eat foods held 24 hours must be accurately date marked or discarded. Correct By: 08/17/2026 Correct by 08/17/2026 34 Flies present. 6-202.15(A) Outer openings, protected. Correct By: 11/05/2026 Correct by 11/05/2026 34 Sticky fly traps hung in kitchen over food areas. Remove. Only place insect control devices under/away from food areas. 6-202.13 Insect control devices, design and installation. Correct By: 11/05/2026 Correct by 11/05/2026 37 Foods in kitchen and coolers uncovered and unprotected from contamination. Ensure all foods are covered/protected from contamination 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Correct By: 11/05/2026 Correct by 11/05/2026 42 Cleaning needed throughout (equipment, doors, handles, bulk food storage containers, sinks, fans, ceiling vents, vent hood, ice machine etc) Correct By: 11/05/2026 Correct by 11/05/2026 Inspector remarks -Ensure mop sink is accessible and available for use. -Store mop in self drying position. Inspector: Kacie Patrick · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 0
2026-03-09	97 A	District B, Sector 15 · 4 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 29 Reach in cooler without thermometers visible. Ensure all cold hold units have a thermometer near the door where warmest and easily readable. 45 Acoustic textured ceiling tiles in the kitchen that were not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Ensure all ceiling tiles in the kitchen are smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. 6-201.11 Cleanability. Floor, wall ceiling constructed installed are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: 06/07/2026 Correct by 06/07/2026 45 Damaged/missing floor tiles. Floor shall be maintained in good condition - smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Correct By: 06/07/2026 Correct by 06/07/2026 45 Ceiling tile displaced over warewashing area. Insulation exposed. Replace missing tile to prevent contamination below. Correct By: 06/07/2026 Correct by 06/07/2026 Inspector remarks Post valid food permit with expiration date of 9/26 Inspector: Kacie Patrick · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 0
2026-01-20	100 A	District B, Sector 15	—	—
2025-09-25	100 A	District B, Sector 15	—	—
2025-09-05	86 B	District B, Sector 15 · 11 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 2 Reach in cold hold unit beside fryer failing to maintain proper cold hold temperature. Currently reading ambient air temperature of 58 degrees F. Discontinue use of unit until able to maintain 41 degrees F. 2 Open top reach in cooler failing to maintain proper cold hold temperature of 41 degrees or less during normal use. Chicken 48 F, carrots 47F. Discontinue use of this cold hold unit until able to maintain proper temperature 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below). 9 Raw meats stored in incorrect order and over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Ensure foods are stored in proper order to prevent contamination. 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Correct By: 09/08/2025 Correct by 09/08/2025 29 Cold hold unit without thermometer. Ensure all cold hold units have accurate thermometers near the door where warmest and easily readable. Correct By: 09/15/2025 Correct by 09/15/2025 34 Flies present. 6-501.111(A) Controlling pests. Routine check shipments of food and supply. Correct By: 12/04/2025 Correct by 12/04/2025 36 Store wet in use wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses. Ensure sanitizer bucket is properly labeled. Ensure separate sanitizer buckets for raw animal protein areas. Correct By: 12/04/2025 Correct by 12/04/2025 37 Uncovered foods in walk in cooler in need of covers. 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Correct By: 12/04/2025 Correct by 12/04/2025 37 Store all foods at least 6 inches off the floor Correct By: 12/04/2025 Correct by 12/04/2025 39 Cutting board heavily scored and discolored. Resurface/replace when unable to be properly cleaned. 4-501.12 Cutting surfaces.. Correct By: 12/04/2025 Correct by 12/04/2025 42 Cleaning needed throughout (equipment, doors, handles, bulk food storage containers, sinks, fans, ceiling vents, etc) Correct By: 12/04/2025 Correct by 12/04/2025 45 Cleaning needed under/behind equipment Correct By: 12/04/2025 Correct by 12/04/2025 Inspector: Kacie Patrick · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 6
2025-08-19	82 B	District B, Sector 15 · 10 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 1 Beans and Chicharones cooked yesterday at 56 and 48 degrees F in reach in cooler. Cooling foods did not reach 41 degrees or less within required 6 hours. Discard. 3-501.14(A)(2) Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41°F. 7 Packaged TCS baked desserts for sale without proper labeling or receipt. Said to have been made in unlicensed home kitchen. Foods sold in commercial food establishment must come from approved source, be labeled as required by law, and have receipt of source. Discontinue sale of food made at home kitchen. 3-201.11(B) Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a establishment. 18 Chemicals stored over food/ single service items. Store where contamination of food/food contact surfaces cannot occur. Ensure all chemical containers/buckets are properly labeled. 7-201.11 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals stored properly. 27 Foods cooked yesterday in tightly sealed food containers before completely cooling to 41 degrees or less. Use rapid cooling methods to allow heat to escape and use thermometer to ensure temperature reaches 41 degrees or less within 6 hours. Correct By: 08/29/2025 Correct by 08/29/2025 29 Reach in coolers without thermometers visible. Ensure all cold hold units have a thermometer near the door where warmest and easily readable. Correct By: 08/29/2025 Correct by 08/29/2025 31 Kitchen handsink blocked by in use storage rack. Move storage rack and Ensure hand sink is accessible for use at all times. Correct By: 08/29/2025 Correct by 08/29/2025 34 Small flies present around mop sink/ clean ware storage. Minimize harborage conditions (standing water, grime and food debris) and use approved means of pest control. 6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises. Correct By: 11/17/2025 Correct by 11/17/2025 36 Observed a wet in use wiping cloths on cutting boards between-uses. Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a sanitizer solution between-uses. 228.68(d)(2)(A) Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under §228.111(n); (Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm). Correct By: 11/17/2025 Correct by 11/17/2025 45 Damaged/missing floor tiles. Floor shall be maintained in good condition - smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Correct By: 11/17/2025 Correct by 11/17/2025 45 Acoustic textured ceiling tiles in the kitchen that were not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Ensure all ceiling tiles in the kitchen are smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. 6-201.11 Cleanability. Floor, wall ceiling constructed installed are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: 11/17/2025 Correct by 11/17/2025 Inspector remarks Post most recent inspection report in customer view. Inspector: Kacie Patrick · Corrected on site: 3 · Repeat violations: 0
2025-04-21	100 A	District B, Sector 15	—	—
2025-03-03	100 A	District B, Sector 15	—	—
2025-01-02	100	District B, Sector 15	—	—
Inspector remarks Owner states establishment will be closed for one month Inspector: Kacie Patrick · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2024-11-01	100 A	District B, Sector 15	—	—
2024-09-23	87 B	District B, Sector 15 · 8 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 2 Reach in cold hold unit beside fryer failing to maintain proper cold hold temperature. Currently reading ambient air temperature of 50 degrees F. Discontinue use of unit until able to maintain 41 degrees F. 9 Raw meats stored in incorrect order and over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Ensure foods are stored in proper order to prevent contamination. Correct By: 09/26/2024 Correct by 09/26/2024 29 Cold hold units without thermometers. Ensure all cold hold units have a thermometer near the door where warmest and easily readable. Correct By: 10/03/2024 Correct by 10/03/2024 31 Only handsink in kitchen without disposable paper towels. Ensure trash can is available at handsink area for disposal of paper towels. 6-301.12 Hand drying provision.. Correct By: 10/03/2024 Correct by 10/03/2024 34 Flies present. 6-501.111(A) Controlling pests. Routine check shipments of food and supply. Correct By: 12/22/2024 Correct by 12/22/2024 34 Sticky fly traps hung in kitchen over food areas. Remove. Only place insect control devices under/away from food areas. 6-202.13 Insect control devices, design and installation. Correct By: 12/22/2024 Correct by 12/22/2024 42 Cleaning needed throughout (equipment, doors, handles, bulk food storage containers, sinks, vent hood, ceiling vents, etc) Correct By: 12/22/2024 Correct by 12/22/2024 45 Provide designated location for employee belongings below/ away from food areas. Correct By: 12/22/2024 Correct by 12/22/2024 Inspector remarks -Lighting needed at warewashing area. Inspector: Kacie Patrick · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 2
2024-09-13	99 A	District B, Sector 15 · 1 finding	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 45 Acoustic textured ceiling tiles in the kitchen that were not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Ensure all ceiling tiles in the kitchen are smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. 6-201.11 Cleanability. Floor, wall ceiling constructed installed are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: 12/12/2024 Correct by 12/12/2024 Inspector: Kacie Patrick · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 1

Scoring: 90+ excellent · 80–89 needs improvement · under 80 failing. A low score will typically trigger a re-inspection within 10–30 days — that’s why some venues have multiple inspections close together. Matched to this venue by trade name and ZIP; if this is the wrong establishment, the city’s record may use a different business name.

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