DING HOW CHINESE REST

4531 LOOP 410 NW, TX 78229 · facility #4304531

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100

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97.4

Inspections

Source: BoozeReports.com provides Texas bar, restaurant, and alcohol-permit intelligence — including mixed beverage sales, license details, compliance signals, violations, ownership, and estimated business value. This page covers DING HOW CHINESE REST health-inspection history: DING HOW CHINESE REST at 4531 LOOP 410 NW, San Antonio — full Texas health-inspection score history with dates, inspection types, and trend. Sourced from local health-department records and refreshed weekly.

Score history

Inspection date	Score	Inspection type
Apr 28, 2026	98 A	District A, Sector 4 · 2 findings
Observations and corrective actions 42 ENSURE TO CLEAN GASKETS/SEALS TO WALK IN COOLER AND OTHER REACH IN COOLERS WHERE FOOD AND OTHER RESIDUALS WERE SEEN; IN ADDITION, FACILITY SHOULD INTENSIFY CLEANING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES(EXTERIOR SURFACES TO BULK CONTAINERS/SHELVES HOLDING PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS/EXTERIOR SURFACES TO COOKING EQUIPMENT); 4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Correct By: 07/27/2026 4-601.11(C) · Correct by 07/27/2026 45 ENSURE EMPLOYEE DRINKS ARE STORED AWAY AND BELOW FROM FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS; 6-403.11(A) Areas for employees--location. 6-403.11(A) Inspector: Sean Gilbert · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 2
Dec 15, 2025	95 A	District A, Sector 4 · 5 findings
Observations and corrective actions 28 PROVIDE USE BY/CONSUME BY DATES FOR EGGROLLS(PREPARED 12/13/25)WITHIN THE WALK IN COOLER AND OTHER PREPARED, REFRIGERATED, HAZARDOUS FOODS KEPT LONGER THAN 24 HOURS; 3-501.17(A) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. 3-501.17(A) 39 FACILITY WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT SCOOPERS ARE STORED WITH THE HANDLE ABOVE THE BULK FOOD PRODUCT, IF THEY CONTINUE TO BE STORED WITHIN THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER; 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. 3-304.12(B) 42 ENSURE TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES TO BULK CONTAINERS DUE TO FOOD SOILS SEEN; CLEAN PIPES/CONDUITS/WIRES/ETC. TO EQUIPMENT WHERE GREASE AND OTHER SOILS WERE SEEN; CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES TO ELECTRICAL OUTLETS DUE TO FOOD SOILS SEEN AND/OR REPLACE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS; 4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: 03/15/2026 4-602.13 · Correct by 03/15/2026 45 SOME GENERAL CLEANING NEEDED FOR FLOORS/WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOARD DUE TO FOOD AND OTHER SOILS SEEN; CONTINUE WITH CLEANING EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS PRIOR TO NEXT INSPECTION, ENSURING TO SHOW PROGRESSION UPON EACH INSPECTION; 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs.. Correct By: 03/15/2026 6-501.12 · Correct by 03/15/2026 45 FACILITY WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEE DRINKS ARE STORED AWAY AND BELOW FROM FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES AND WHERE CLEAN AND IN-USE EQUIPMENT IS KEPT TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION; 6-403.11(A) Areas for employees--location. Correct By: 03/15/2026 6-403.11(A) · Correct by 03/15/2026 Inspector remarks ***PLEASE PAY FOR THE FOOD PERMIT ON OR AFTER 12/1/25, BUT NO LATER THAN 1/31/26; ENSURE TO ALSO COMPLETE THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT APPLICATION. Inspector: Sean Gilbert · Corrected on site: 2 · Repeat violations: 1
Jun 24, 2025	96 A	District A, Sector 4 · 2 findings
Observations and corrective actions 2 ESTABLISHMENT WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT PREPARED, REFRIGERATED, HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE MAINTAINED AT AN INTERNAL COLD HOLD OF 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW(DUMPLINGS/RIBS/BOILED SHRIMP/OTHER HAZARDOUS FOODS); TEMPERATURES OBSERVED WERE RANGING FROM 46-52 DEGREES F; MANAGEMENT INFORMS ME THAT THESE PREPARED, REFRIGERATED, HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE USUALLY USED WITHIN 4 HOURS OR LESS; FACILITY WAS GIVEN SEVERAL OPTIONS ON HOW TO CORRECT THIS AND FACILITY WILL WORK ON CORRECTING THIS IN THE FUTURE; 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below). 3-501.16(A)(2) 45 ESTABLISHMENT MUST ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEE DRINKS ARE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY AND BELOW FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FROM WHERE FOOD STORAGE IS, AND FROM WHERE CLEAN AND IN-USE EQUIPMENT ARE STORED; 6-403.11(A) Areas for employees--location. 6-403.11(A) Inspector: Sean Gilbert · Corrected on site: 2 · Repeat violations: 0
Nov 13, 2024	98 A	District A, Sector 4 · 2 findings
Observations and corrective actions 37 ENSURE TO KEEP WORKING CONTAINERS HOLDING SAUCES IN DRY STORAGE AREA OFF THE GROUND DURING STORAGE; 3-305.11(B) Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on case lot handling equipment. 3-305.11(B) 38 USE APPROVED THAWING METHODS FOR THAWING RAW PRODUCTS BY ALLOWING A STEADY FLOW OF WATER ONTO THE PRODUCT; DO NOT ALLOW PRODUCT TO ONLY THAW IN SUBMERGED WATER; 3-501.13(B) Thawing. under running water criteria. 3-501.13(B) Inspector remarks EMAIL FOR FINANCE/FISCAL: F&[email protected] ***PLEASE POST THE ACTIVE FOOD PERMIT IN A VISIBLE AREA ONCE IT IS RECEIVED; PLEASE CALL (210)207-8732 IF THE FOOD PERMIT HASN'T BEEN RECEIVED OR TO CHECK TO SEE IF IT HAS BEEN PAID FOR. Inspector: Sean Gilbert · Corrected on site: 2 · Repeat violations: 0
Aug 30, 2024	96 A	District A, Sector 1 · 2 findings
Observations and corrective actions 9 TRAYS OF RAW BEEF STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER IN FREEZER. ENSURE ONLY CLEAN PORTIONS OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD. THIS MAY BE RESOLVED WITH COVERS ON EACH TRAY. SOME SCOOPS ALSO FOUND FALLEN OVER INTO INGREDIENTS. ENSURE SCOOP HANDLES ARE STORED WITH HANDLES UPWARD. 3-304.11 Food shall only contact clean surfaces of equipment, linen, single service articles. 3-304.11 39 HANDLES FELL OVER IN SOME OF THE DRY INGREDIENT BINS. ENSURE SCOOPS ARE SECURED IN DRY BIN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES STICKING UPWARDS, OUT OF AND AWAY FROM THE FOOD. 3-304.12(A) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under subsection (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 3-304.12(A) Inspector remarks If you have questions regarding today's visit, please call 311. Inspector: RYAN DAVIS · Corrected on site: 2 · Repeat violations: 0
Apr 11, 2024	98 A	District A, Sector 1 · 2 findings
Observations and corrective actions 34 ROACH OBSERVED IN BACK STORAGE AREA. CONTINUE WORKING WITH PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE PEST PRESENCE. 6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises. 6-501.111(B) 45 LOOSE CEILING COVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. ENSURE CEILING COVER IS RESECURED. 6-501.11 Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. 6-501.11 Inspector remarks If you have questions regarding today's visit, please call (210)207-0135. Inspector: RYAN DAVIS · Corrected on site: 2 · Repeat violations: 0
Dec 07, 2023	100 A	District A, Sector 1
Inspector remarks If you have questions regarding today's visit, please call (210)207-0135. Inspector: RYAN DAVIS · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
Aug 08, 2023	96 A	District A, Sector 1 · 2 findings
Observations and corrective actions 10 Several dishes and lids (with food residue on them) found stored in with clean dishes. Ensure residue and debris are cleaned off dishes during dishwashing procedure. 4-601.11(A) Food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) 39 Ice scoop handles fell over into ice. Ensure handles are stored with handles up. 3-304.12(A) In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under subsection (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 3-304.12(A) Inspector remarks If you have questions regarding today's visit, please call (210)207-0135. Inspector: RYAN DAVIS · Corrected on site: 2 · Repeat violations: 0
Mar 23, 2023	97 A	District A, Sector 1 · 2 findings
Observations and corrective actions 31 Handsink in basement area bathroom not reaching 100 degrees F during visit. Ensure handsink may produce hot water of at least 100 degrees F. 5-202.12(A) Hand washing facility provide water at a temperature of at least 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) 39 A couple bins of ice found with scoop handle in contact with ice. Ensure handles are sticking upwards or scoop is resting outside ice bin on a clean, dry, and sanitary surface. 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. 3-304.12(B) Inspector remarks If you have questions regarding today's visit, please call (210)207-0135. Inspector: RYAN DAVIS · Corrected on site: 2 · Repeat violations: 0
Jan 05, 2023	100 A	District A, Sector 1
Inspector remarks If you have questions regarding today's visit, please call (210)207-0135. Inspector: RYAN DAVIS · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0

Score grading: 90+ excellent, 80–89 needs improvement, under 80 failing. Inspection types include routine, re-inspection (a re-visit after a low score), and pre-opening inspections. Inspectors check temperature controls, hand-washing, surface sanitation, employee health, food protection from contamination, and proper handling of leftovers. A low score will typically trigger a re-inspection within 10–30 days.