BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOOR

Database shows health inspection scores for local restaurants over last 2 years

This week’s Behind the Kitchen Door takes us to the Northwest Side, where a Vietnamese and Thai restaurant was recently shut down by the health department.

A cafe on the city’s North Side was cited last month after an employee was seen handling raw meat before proceeding to the grill without washing her hands.

A Mexican restaurant west of downtown was ordered to go through a re-inspection last month after a city health inspector discovered mold-like debris inside its ice machine.

A Mexican restaurant on the city’s West Side was ordered to be reinspected last month after health officials noted several plumbing issues.

A Mexican restaurant on the city’s West Side was written up last month for a long list of health code violations that included dirty utensils hanging and containers with food stored directly on the ground.

A far north San Antonio pizza restaurant was cited last month after a city health inspector found dead pests, a live roach, and the presence of flying insects.

A Vietnamese restaurant on the city's West Side was ordered to go through a reinspection last month after live roaches fell out of a soap dispenser, Metropolitan Health records show.

A Chinese restaurant on the city’s West Side was ordered to go through a reinspection in December after large, dead roaches were found throughout the establishment.

An Indian restaurant on the city’s Northwest Side was cited by health officials last month after it was found storing dishes in a mop sink.

A tea house on the city’s Far Northwest Side was written up by health inspectors last month after different types of meat were again found being repackaged.

A north San Antonio snack shop was ordered to go through a re-inspection last month after moldy food was found in a refrigerator and on top of a counter, city health records show.

A Tex-Mex restaurant on the Southwest Side was ordered to go through a reinspection in late November after being cited for a number of food safety violations including having a dirty freezer.

A meat market on the city’s North Side was written up last month after ants were found crawling on its sink, walls, prep tables and a cinnamon container.

A Mediterranean buffet on the city’s Northwest Side was written up last month after gnats and roaches were found inside the establishment.

A restaurant on the far West Side was cited last month for having a dirty microwave and condiment containers in need of cleaning.

A restaurant on the city’s Northwest Side was cited late last month after prepared food items in bowls were found being stored uncovered on the floor.

A restaurant on the city’s Southeast Side was written up last month for a long list of food safety violations that included pests found in flour.

A restaurant on the city’s West Side was ordered to go through a reinspection in late September after food was found not being cooled properly.

A Honduran restaurant was ordered to go through a reinspection in late September after dead pests were found throughout its kitchen area.

A Mexican restaurant on the city’s Southeast Side was cited in September after a health inspector noted rusty shelves and a kitchen in need of a detailed cleaning.

A Southeast Side gas station had its restaurant license suspended last month after the staff was seen preparing food in a kitchen infested with rodent waste.

A Mexican Restaurant on the city’s West Side was ordered to go through a reinspection in August after pest droppings were found in a storage area.

A north San Antonio Mexican restaurant was ordered to go through a re-inspection earlier this year after food in its walk-in refrigerator was too warm and had to be thrown away.

A Chinese restaurant located on the city’s North Side was cited in late July after a health inspector witnessed kitchen staff attempt to put on hair restraints as the inspection was getting underway.

A Chinese restaurant located on the city’s North Side was cited in late July after a health inspector witnessed kitchen staff attempt to put on hair restraints as the inspection was getting underway.

A food truck based on the city's North East side was cited in late July after a city health inspector found dead pests throughout the establishment.

A Southeast Side Mexican restaurant was cited this summer for failing to store raw meat that was not in use in a cooler.

A taco restaurant on the West Side was ordered to have its walk-in refrigerator serviced immediately after its interior temperature was warmer than health standards allow.

A vegan restaurant on the the far North Side was cited last month after employees were seen not washing their hands or changing gloves prior to handling ready to eat foods.

A south San Antonio taqueria barely avoided a failing health score in June after dead insects were found in several areas of the restaurant.

A food mart on the city’s West Side was ordered to go through a re-inspection in June after racking up a long list health code violations that included sewage back-ups and a soiled ice machine.

A meat market near downtown was ordered to toss out raw meat in late May after its temperature was nearly 10 degrees warmer than allowed by health standards.

A Mexican restaurant on the Northeast Side was ordered to go through a re-inspection earlier this year after live roaches were found in an upstairs, unused refrigerator and other areas of the establishment.

A northwest San Antonio market was forced to close portions of its establishment temporarily and go through a re-inspection last month after racking up a long list of violations.

China Rose, located in the 2500 block of SW Military Drive, received a score of 76 after racking up violations that also included improper hand washing.

A Mexican restaurant on the city’s Northwest Side was ordered to go through a re-inspection in April after a broken container was being used to hold raw meat on a food prep table.

An Italian restaurant in Southtown was ordered to go through a re-inspection earlier this year after a yellow build-up and black sludge were found inside its ice machine.

A Mexican restaurant on the city’s West Side received numerous violations last month due to hand washing issues with its staff.

A restaurant on the city’s far West Side was ordered to go through a re-inspection in late March after raw shrimp was found at room temperature sitting on a trash can, Metro Health records show.

A downtown restaurant was written up in late March after it was found thawing meat improperly, city health records show.

For the second time this year, a northwest San Antonio smoothie place was cited by health inspectors after toxic pest control spray was found inside the establishment.

A taco restaurant on the city’s Northwest Side was ordered to go through a re-inspection last month after gnats were found in several areas of the establishment.

A taqueria in far southeast San Antonio was cited last month after a city health inspector found clothes being used to cover tortillas.

A far west San Antonio buffet was cited earlier this year after it was found violating COVID-19 protocols, city health records show.

SAN ANTONIO – A restaurant on the city’s far West Side was written up late last month after moldy lemons were found by a city health inspector. Wing Daddy’s Sause House, located in the 10700 block of Potranco Road, received a score of 85 and was ordered to go through a re-inspection after racking up violations that also included having black residue in its ice machine and a broken water handle. To see more health inspection scores and to go Behind the Kitchen Door with Dillon Collier, click HERE for our special section. Score Guide:100-90 = A (Very Good to Acceptable)89-80 = B (Acceptable to Marginal)79 or lower = C (Marginal to Poor)Metro Health indicates that scores of 69 or lower are failing scoresOther scores this week:El Pollo Lopez, 910 SE Military Dr., 100First Watch Restaurant, 830 NW Loop 410, 100La Gloria Restaurant, 21819 IH 10 West, 100Longhorn Steakhouse, 5706 W. FM 1604 North, 100Tellez Tamales, 1802 Bandera Rd., 100Tokyo Gardens Catering, 1955 Nacogdoches Rd., 100Sushiholic, 11619 Bandera Rd., 99Mr. P’s Neighborhood Eatery, 1601 Guadalupe St., 98Conroy’s Bar & Grill, 2119 U.S. Hwy 281 North, 97Kona Grill, 7400 San Pedro Ave., 97Subway, 12335 Wetmore Rd., 96Nora’s Mexican Restaurant, 2906 Mission Rd., 95Pizza Hut, 3323 Roosevelt Ave., 94La Michoacana Meat Market, 2510 Pleasanton Rd., 93Taqueria La Tapatia, 538 Fair Ave., 92Kong’s Express, 903 S. Zarzamora, 90Sky Top Food Mart, 8511 Starcrest Dr., 89Oblate Cafe, 904 Oblate Dr., 87Pho Garden, 2535 SE Military Dr., 87Wing Daddy’s Sauce House, 10730 Potranco Rd., 85For food establishment complaints in the city of San Antonio, send an email to Metro Health or call 210-207-8853. AdCheck out more restaurant scores by clicking here.

SAN ANTONIO – A Subway restaurant on the city’s Southeast Side was cited last month after having no hot water during an inspection and for employees not washing their hands after handling cash. The restaurant, located in the 4100 block of S. New Braunfels, received a score of 81. Employees who touch money are required to wash their hands before putting on a new pair of gloves, according to health rules. To see more health inspection scores and to go Behind the Kitchen Door with Dillon Collier, click HERE for our special section. AdCheck out more restaurant scores by clicking here.

SAN ANTONIO – A food mart on the city’s East Side failed a health inspection last month after racking up a long list of violations that included food being stored next to chemicals. Walters Food Mart, located in the 2100 block of Burnet Street, scored a 67 and was ordered to go through a re-inspection after a list of write-ups that also included engine coolant being kept near single-use items. The establishment also had a clogged sink and food debris was found on a cheese slicer, Metropolitan Health records show. To see more health inspection scores and to go Behind the Kitchen Door with Dillon Collier, click HERE for our special section. AdCheck out more restaurant scores by clicking here.

Image of The Roo Pub on the city's far North Side. SAN ANTONIO – A far north San Antonio pub was cited by health officials in late January after food was found being stored under condensation drips in a walk-in cooler. The Roo Pub, located in the 19300 block of U.S. 281 North, received a score of 85. The establishment was also written up for having a food dicer attached to a wall that had heavy food residue and accumulation on it. To see more health inspection scores and to go Behind the Kitchen Door with Dillon Collier, click HERE for our special section.

Smoothie King, located in the 11400 block of Bandera Road, received a score of 75 during the Jan. 19 inspection. Establishments that serve food are not permitted to use toxic, residential pest control products and must instead use pesticides certified for use in restaurants, city health records show. The business was also dinged for having bathrooms in need of being cleaned and for having floor drains that were clogged. To see more health inspection scores and to go Behind the Kitchen Door with Dillon Collier, click HERE for our special section. Check out more restaurant scores by clicking here.