FISH CITY GRILL

18130 US 281 N, TX 78232 · facility #4313731

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100

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94.9

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 FISH CITY GRILL health-inspection history: FISH CITY GRILL at 18130 US 281 N, 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
Jul 22, 2026	99 A	District C, Sector 19 · 1 finding
Observations and corrective actions 39 Observed glass and other debris inside glass cooler at bar area. Observed soda gun holder that was accumulating debris. Ensure that these are cleaned regularly as per: 4-602.11(E)(4) Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned: in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (a) at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (b) absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)(4) Inspector remarks Reminders Ensure that employees have designated area for personal beverages Ensure that no watches, bracelets are worn by staff open handling food items Inspector: Philip Garza · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 0
Nov 07, 2025	99 A	District C, Sector 19 · 1 finding
Observations and corrective actions 35 Observed multiple cooks that were wearing bracelets and/or watches while cooking. Ensure that no jewelry is worn on wrists or hands with the exception of one (1) smooth wedding band while working food items. 2-303.11 Jewelry Prohibition. 2-303.11 Inspector remarks REMINDERS *Ensure that no watches/bracelets are worn by staff who are cooking/handling food items. The regulations include not allowing even medical bracelets which instead of the wrist must be worn inside their garment around the neck or around the ankle. Inspector: Philip Garza · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 1
Jul 28, 2025	99 A	District C, Sector 19 · 1 finding
Observations and corrective actions 34 Observed small flies surrounding a drain underneath countertop in front main food prep area. Drain was accumulating debris. Ensure that this drain and area is cleaned as to eliminate area where insects are returning to as per: 6-501.111(D) Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D) Inspector remarks REMINDERS Ensure that this report is posted publicly Ensure that pest control logs are kept on-site for future inspection purposes Inspector: Philip Garza · Corrected on site: 1 · Repeat violations: 0
Feb 21, 2025	97 A	District C, Sector 19 · 3 findings
Observations and corrective actions 35 Observed employee without proper hair restraints/hair net. Ensure that all employees utilize hair restraints. 2-402.11 Hair Restraints effective. 2-402.11 39 Observed knives being stored on a knife rack that was accumulating debris. Ensure that all utensils storage areas are cleaned regularly as per: 4-903.11(A)(1) Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location. 4-903.11(A)(1) 42 Observed multiple shelves that were accumulating debris in walk-in cooler. Ensure that these shelves are cleaned regularly as per: 4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 4-602.13 Inspector remarks REMINDERS Ensure that this report is posted publicly in establishment as well as the current food permit and ONE food manager certificate Continue to ensure that pest control logs, food handler certificates, and shells stock tags are available on-site *Ensure that no jewelry/bracelets/watches are worn by staff cooking/open handling food items Inspector: Philip Garza · Corrected on site: 3 · Repeat violations: 1
Feb 21, 2025	100 A	District C, Sector 19
Inspector remarks REMINDERS *Ensure that this report is posted publicly in establishment as well as the current food permit and ONE food manager certificate Inspector: Philip Garza · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
Sep 11, 2024	92 A	District C, Sector 19 · 4 findings
Observations and corrective actions 10 Ensure ice machine is properly cleaned and maintained. 4-601.11(A) Food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Correct By: 09/14/2024 4-601.11(A) · Correct by 09/14/2024 30 Valid permit not posted. Ensure valid permit is posted in public view. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. Correct By: 09/21/2024 8-301.11 · Correct by 09/21/2024 31 Ensure hand wash stations are supplied with soap and paper towels. 6-301.11 Hand washing cleanser, availability. Correct By: 09/21/2024 6-301.11 · Correct by 09/21/2024 47 report not posted. Ensure permit is posted in public view. 8-304.11(A) Permit posted. Correct By: 12/10/2024 8-304.11(A) · Correct by 12/10/2024 Inspector remarks Post most recent inspection report and valid permit are posted in public view Inspector: Kassandra Macias · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
Sep 11, 2024	93 A	District C, Sector 19 · 7 findings
Observations and corrective actions 10 Observed dishes on clean rack with debris. Ensure all food contact equipment is properly cleaned and maintained. 4-601.11(A) Food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Correct By: 09/14/2024 4-601.11(A) · Correct by 09/14/2024 34 Observed back exit door with gap. Ensure gap is sealed. 6-202.15(C) Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting. Correct By: 12/10/2024 6-202.15(C) · Correct by 12/10/2024 34 Ensure gnat issue is resolved. 6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises. Correct By: 12/10/2024 6-501.111(B) · Correct by 12/10/2024 35 Ensure all employees wear effective hair restraints. 2-402.11 Hair Restraints effective. Correct By: 12/10/2024 2-402.11 · Correct by 12/10/2024 35 Ensure all personal items are properly stored in a designated area away from supplies for food establishment. 2-401.11 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco. Correct By: 12/10/2024 2-401.11 · Correct by 12/10/2024 37 Ensure all food containers that are opened are transferred into food container that is covered. 3-302.11(A)(6) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened. Correct By: 12/10/2024 3-302.11(A)(6) · Correct by 12/10/2024 47 Most recent report not posted. 228 Were no other violations observed during inspection?. Correct By: 12/10/2024 · Correct by 12/10/2024 Inspector remarks Post most recent inspection report and valid permit in public view Inspector: Kassandra Macias · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 1
Apr 18, 2024	89 B	District B, Sector 12 · 5 findings
Observations and corrective actions 2 Observed all items in walk-in above 50F. Ensure all potentially hazardous food items are maintained at proper temperatures. 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below). Correct By: 04/28/2024 3-501.16(A)(2) · Correct by 04/28/2024 10 Observed dishes with debris on clean rack. Ensure all food contact equipment is properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, and stored. 4-601.11(A) Food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Correct By: 04/28/2024 4-601.11(A) · Correct by 04/28/2024 27 Walk-in above 50F. Ensure walk-in is serviced and able to be maintained. 4-301.11 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment. Correct By: 05/05/2024 4-301.11 · Correct by 05/05/2024 32 Observed food contact equipment with damage. Ensure all damaged equipment is discarded. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. Correct By: 05/05/2024 · Correct by 05/05/2024 43 Observed vents and light fixtures with dust. Ensure all vents and light fixtures are cleaned. 6-501.14(A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Correct By: 07/24/2024 6-501.14(A) · Correct by 07/24/2024 Inspector remarks Post most recent inspection report and valid permit in public view NOTE: Establishment using refrigerated truck until unit is corrected. Inspector: Kassandra Macias · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 3
Mar 08, 2024	96	District B, Sector 12
Dec 07, 2023	90 A	District B, Sector 12 · 5 findings
Observations and corrective actions 2 Observed various food items in walk-in at 50F. Ensure phf items are maintained at 41F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold Hold (41°F/45°F or below). Correct By: 12/18/2023 3-501.16(A)(2) · Correct by 12/18/2023 22 Ensure all employees are certified food handlers within 60 days of employment with proof of certifications. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria. Correct By: 12/25/2023 · Correct by 12/25/2023 27 Walk-in unable to maintain 41F and/or below. Ensure unit is serviced and maintained. 3-501.15(A) Cooling method, criteria. 3-501.15(A) 32 Observed utensils with damage. Ensure all damaged utensils are discarded. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. Correct By: 12/25/2023 · Correct by 12/25/2023 36 Observed various wiping cloths, wet and dry, stored in different areas of kitchen. Ensure all wiping cloths are properly stored. 3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored. Correct By: 03/14/2024 3-304.14(B)(1) · Correct by 03/14/2024 Inspector remarks Post most recent inspection report and valid permit in public view Inspector: Kassandra Macias · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 2
Aug 16, 2023	99 A	District B, Sector 12 · 2 findings
Observations and corrective actions 45 Ensure missing ceiling panels are replaced. 6-101.11(A)(1) Materials for floor, wall, and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Correct By: 11/14/2023 6-101.11(A)(1) · Correct by 11/14/2023 45 Ensure all floors, ceilings, and walls are properly cleaned and maintained. 6-501.12 Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs.. Correct By: 11/14/2023 6-501.12 · Correct by 11/14/2023 Inspector remarks Post most recent inspection report and valid permit in public view NOTE: Ensure all employees are certified food handlers within 60 days of employment. Inspector: Kassandra Macias · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
Aug 14, 2023	90 A	District B, Sector 12 · 9 findings
Observations and corrective actions 9 Observed food being stored in walk-in without proper protection/covering. Ensure all food items are properly covered and protected. 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Correct By: 08/17/2023 3-302.11(A)(1) · Correct by 08/17/2023 32 Observed utensils with damage. Ensure all damaged utensils are discarded. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair. 32 Ensure ice machine behind paneling is cleaned. 4-202.11 Cleanability. Food-contact surfaces.. Correct By: 08/24/2023 4-202.11 · Correct by 08/24/2023 34 Observed back exit door with gap at bottom. Ensure bottom of back exit door is sealed and made solid and tight-fitting. 6-202.15(C) Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting. Correct By: 11/12/2023 6-202.15(C) · Correct by 11/12/2023 34 Observed gnats in prep area. Ensure proper means of pest control services are done. 6-501.111(D) Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions. Correct By: 11/12/2023 6-501.111(D) · Correct by 11/12/2023 35 Observed personal items stored on active prep lines. Ensure all personal items are stored in designated area away from food and supplies used for establishment. 2-401.11 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco. Correct By: 11/12/2023 2-401.11 · Correct by 11/12/2023 36 Observed various wiping cloths, wet and dry, stored in different areas of kitchen. Ensure all wiping cloths are properly stored. 3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored. Correct By: 11/12/2023 3-304.14(B)(1) · Correct by 11/12/2023 41 Ensure all bulk items are labeled with common name. 3-302.12 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.. Correct By: 11/12/2023 3-302.12 · Correct by 11/12/2023 43 Observed accumulation of dust and debris in light above serving line. Ensure all areas are maintained clean and free of dust. 6-501.14(A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Correct By: 11/12/2023 6-501.14(A) · Correct by 11/12/2023 Inspector remarks Post most recent inspection report and valid permit in public view NOTE: Ensure all food contact equipment is separated/protected from raw product being prepped/stored Inspector: Kassandra Macias · Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 1
Jan 24, 2023	91 A	District B, Sector 12 · 4 findings
Observations and corrective actions 9 3-302.11(A)(1) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. 3-302.11(A)(1) 10 4-501.114(A) Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart. 4-501.114(A) 33 4-204.117(B) Ware washing machines, automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers. A ware washing machine that is installed after adoption of these rules by the regulatory authority, shall be equipped to incorporate a visual means to verify that detergents and sanitizers are delivered or a visual or audible alarm to signal if the detergents and sanitizers are not delivered to the respective washing and sanitizing cycles. 4-204.117(B) 37 3-302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. 3-305.11(A)(3) Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. 3-307.11 Food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be protected from contamination by consumers and other sources. 3-307.11 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination. 3-302.11(A)(4), 3-305.11(A)(3), 3-307.11 Inspector remarks ************** POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT IN PUBLIC VIEW ************ * OBSERVED: STORED FOOD CONTAINERS STACKED ONE ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. * FOODS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY IF STACKING. * OBSERVED: FOOD NOT COVERED WHEN STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. AL FOODS MUST BE COVERED WHEN STORED. * OBSERVED: SANITIZING SOLUTION IN MECHANICAL WARE WASH MACHINE IN BARE NOT REACHING MINIMUM LEVELS OF 50ppm. * USE MECHANICAL WARE WASH MACHINE IN BACK AREA UNTIL MACHINE IS CORRECTED. * OBSERVE: THE USE OF A Y-SPLITTER ON SERVICE SINCE AND FAUCET LEFT ON. INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON SERVICE SINK PRIOR TO INSTALLING Y-SPLITTER AND HOSES. * 5-202.14(B) Backflow Prevention. The plumbing system shall preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bib, by: installing an approved backflow prevention device that meets the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. * OBSERVED: FAUCET IN BACK DISH ROOM AREA DOES NOT CLOSE. CALL A LICENSED PLUMBER TO FIX FAUCET. * OBSERVED: THERMOMETERS AND SANITIZING TESTING DEVICES MUST BE USED TO VERIFY SOLUTIONS AND TEMPERATURES * CONTINUE USING HAND SINK FOR ITS PURPOSE OF HAND WASHING AND NO OTHER PURPOSE. * CONTINUE STOCKING HAND SINKS WITH PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE. * MECHANICAL WARE WASH MACHINE IN BAR DOES NOT DISPENSE ENOUGH SANITIZING SOLUTION. DISCONTINUE USING UNTIL FIXED BY A LICENSED TECHNICIAN. USE MECHANICAL WARE WASH MACHINE IN DISH AREA UNTIL BAR DISHWASHER IS FIXED. * CONTINUE PLACING ALL DISHWARE AND SILVERWARE IN A MANNER TO PROTECT FROM ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. *** CONTINUE PLACING ALL TO GO ITEMS SUCH AS STRAWS IN A MANNER TO PROTECT FROM ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. Inspector: Jeffrey Carrizales · Corrected on site: 4 · 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.