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Inspected Jul 17, 2026 · San Antonio inspection · District A, Sector 2

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
2026-07-17	89 B	District A, Sector 2 · 6 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 9 Observed a whipped cream bottle stored directly in ice intended for customer drinks. Bottle was removed and ice around bottle was discarded. Ensure ice used as a cooling medium shall not be used as food for human consumption as per 3-303.11 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food. 10 Observed the mechanical ware washing machine dispensing no detectable chlorine sanitizer in the final sanitizing rinse. Ecolab arrived onsite to correct sanitizer issue. Ensure sanitizer maintains the concentration specified by the manufacturer to ensure effective sanitization as per 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria. 33 Observed the three-compartment sink being used in an improper order for manual ware washing. Order was corrected on-site. Ensure utensils are washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the correct order as per4-301.12(A) Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirements. 37 Observed items with no covers in reach in coolers. Ensure all items are covered as per 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. 45 Observed broken tiles near manual ware wash area. Ensure tiles are repaired to prevent build up of water as per 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Correct By: 10/15/2026 Correct by 10/15/2026 47 Observed 2025 food permit posted and no food manager certificated. Ensure to have current permit and food manager certificate posted as per 8-304.11(A) Permit posted. 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location. Correct By: 10/15/2026 Correct by 10/15/2026 Inspector remarks *REMARKS* Critical violations were corrected on-site. Ware wash meets chlorine requirements. Ensure all other violations listed in the report are corrected by the time of the next inspection. For any questions regarding this inspection report feel free to contact the Health Department at 210-207-0135. NOTE: Reach in coca-cola fridge will be repaired to maintain 41F. Inspector: Bianca Torres · Corrected on site: 4 · Repeat violations: 0
2025-09-19	91 A	District A, Sector 2 · 4 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 15 3-301.11(B) Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GRAB PANCAKE BARE HANDED AND PLACE COOKED PANCAKE ON PLATE TO SERVE. ENSURE EMPLOYEES USE GLOVES OR A UTENSIL TO GRAB READY TO EAT FOODS. Correct By: 09/22/2025 Correct by 09/22/2025 18 7-102.11 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals not in original container labeled. OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLES IN WAITRESS AREA, INSPECTOR ASKED EMPLOYEE WHO STATED SPRAY BOTTLES WERE DISINFECTANT. Correct By: 09/22/2025 Correct by 09/22/2025 28 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. OBSERVED PREPPED/COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO DATE LABELS. ENSURE TO PLACE DATE LABELS ON CONTAINERS WHEN PLACING ITEMS IN COLD STORAGE. Correct By: 09/29/2025 Correct by 09/29/2025 42 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES AND VENT HOODS, ENSURE TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT FREQUENTLY. Correct By: 12/18/2025 Correct by 12/18/2025 Inspector remarks *ENSURE TO POST THIS REPORT CONSPICUOUSLY* *ENSURE TO CHECK COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT FREQUENTLY* Inspector: Garrett Grace · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2024-11-01	97 A	District A, Sector 2 · 2 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 33 4-301.12(A) Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirements. OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND WARE WASHING SINK. ENSURE GAP BETWEEN WARE WASHING AND BACK WALL IS SEALED SO GAP IS SEEN. Correct By: 11/11/2024 Correct by 11/11/2024 38 3-501.13(E)(1) TCS food shall be thawed reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration as specified in paragraph (A) of this subsection. OBSERVED FISH THAWING WHILE STILL INSIDE THEIR HERMETICALLY SEALED. ENSURE FISH ARE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING. Correct By: 01/30/2025 Correct by 01/30/2025 Inspector remarks * POST BOTH PAGES OF THIS INSPECTION REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS * Placards are now issued to the establishment as part of the inspection process. It is VOLUNTARY to post the placards. If you have any questions concerning the status of your permit, please contact our Finance Department of Food and Environmental Health: 1. (210) 207-8732 2. F&[email protected] 3. In person at 1901 S. Alamo, San Antonio TX 78204 7:45a.m. - 4:30 p.m. **REMARKS: NO IMMINENT HEALTH HAZARDS OBSERVED. NO PEST/RODENT INFESTATIONS OBSERVED. SIGNAGE POSTED. HOT WATER AT HAND SINK MEETS REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEETS REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 110F. ALL COLD HOLD UNITS ARE MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND HOT HOLD UNITS ARE MAINTAINING HOT FOODS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 135 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND ABOVE. DEPT NUMBER: 210-207-0135 Inspector: Emilio Rengifo · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 1
2024-05-21	90 A	District D, Sector 28 · 5 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 2 Cold hold unit under serving line Cheese was above 41F. Ensure units keep food at 41F or less. 3-401.14(C) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below)--non-continuous cooking. Correct By: 05/25/2024 Correct by 05/25/2024 10 Observed metal pan inserts stored as clean with food debris on them. Ensure dishes are cleaned to sight and touch and then sanitized before storing as clean. Correct By: 05/25/2024 Correct by 05/25/2024 33 Observed buckets filled with water at three-compartment sink. Ensure sink is repaired and each compartment is in working order. Correct By: 06/01/2024 Correct by 06/01/2024 34 Observed dead and live roach on serving line. Establishment needs to be deep cleaned and pest control needs to come out and treat. Move serving line hot hold from wall and clean behind also. Pest control scheduled to come 5/27/24 Correct By: 08/20/2024 Correct by 08/20/2024 37 Observed containers of food with out lid in walk in cooler. Food needs to be covered inside and outside of cooler. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device. Correct By: 08/20/2024 Correct by 08/20/2024 Inspector remarks *** Please Sign Paper Copy and Post***Ensure both pages of this report are displayed in view of the public. Letter Grade Placards are optional for display. A re-inspection will be conducted to verify pest control visit and cleaning of serving line area. A fee of $103 will be charged at this time if verification is not sent prior. Inspector: Alieta Pinguelo · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 2
2024-01-23	90	District D, Sector 28	—	—
2023-09-21	88 B	District D, Sector 28 · 7 findings	—	—
Observations and corrective actions 2 Food sitting on ice temped bottom 40F and up tp 53F on top. Cut limes and creamer were sitting on counter at room temperature. Food needs to maintain cold at 41F or less. Time as a public health may also be used to regulate food. Correct By: 09/24/2023 Correct by 09/24/2023 18 3-Compartment at bar area was not set up correctly. Blue detergent was in last compartment and sanitizer in compartment with brushes. Ensure dishes are washed, rinsed and sanitized in that order. Correct By: 09/24/2023 Correct by 09/24/2023 18 Quat not dispensing proper levels at three compartment sink in kitchen. Correct By: 09/24/2023 Correct by 09/24/2023 28 Food needs to be dated with prep and discarded date. Food also needs to be dated when removed from freezer if not continuously in refrigerator. 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food Correct By: 10/01/2023 Correct by 10/01/2023 33 Observed tea container in mop sink. Ensure mop sink is only used to dump was water. Correct By: 10/01/2023 Correct by 10/01/2023 39 Scoops need handles. 3-304.12(B) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. Correct By: 12/20/2023 Correct by 12/20/2023 47 228.31(a) Certified Food Manger (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location. Correct By: 12/20/2023 Correct by 12/20/2023 Inspector remarks *** Please Sign Paper Copy and Post***Ensure both pages of this report are displayed in view of the public. Letter Grade Placards are optional for display. Add 1 inch gap from top of flood plane back flow prevention. Inspector: Alieta Pinguelo · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 6

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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