METRO HEALTH

A barbacoa restaurant on San Antonio’s West Side flunked an August health inspection but managed to turn things around in a big way by nearly acing a follow up inspection this month. Meanwhile, a popular South Side taco house racked up 9 repeat violations, leading to a low score.

This time of year can be difficult for people who have asthma. Doctors and physicians typically see a spike in asthma attacks and hospitalizations from late September to early October.

A popular Asian diner with a history of high scores was forced to temporarily shut down recently due to a roach infestation and not having hot water.

A convenience store on the Northeast Side with a history of low health scores barely passed its July health inspection, and a Chinese restaurant was given 10 days to hire pest control services after an inspector found live and dead roaches hanging out in the kitchen.

A pizza place with a pest problem got a failing score on a health inspection just months after posting a nearly perfect score. Meanwhile, a pair of businesses inside a supermarket had numerous live and dead roaches.

San Antonio Metro Health is focused on building healthier communities and celebrating Kids Eat Right Month with nutritional education.

Tuesday, Sept. 12, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio by The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Thursday, August 17, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio by The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Metro Health is hosting a communitywide baby shower for expectant mothers and their families on Saturday.

The manager of a Mexican restaurant claimed a health inspector wasn’t “feeling their energy” when she gave them a low score last month.

COVID-19 is still present in Bexar County, and we’re seeing a sharp rise in cases as kids return to school.

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is hoping to reduce gun violence, sexual violence and youth violence by bringing community organizations and government entities together to develop a five-year plan.

Roaches, weevils, ants, and dirty conditions led to re-inspections for three San Antonio food businesses, including a local coffee shop and convenience store with a history of low scores.

Health inspectors recently ordered a Chinese restaurant to close due to unsanitary conditions after failing a May health inspection. Meanwhile, a local coffee shop was also shut down because of a roach infestation, and a taco business had to close due to no hot water.

Health Inspection reports reveal travelers have plenty of clean dining options.

A seafood restaurant is trying to get back on its feet after a fire last month and a low score on their recent health inspection.

Two San Antonio restaurants with a history of lower scores found themselves with plenty of corrections to make after health inspectors found several violations during their May inspections.

Health inspectors had to revisit several local restaurants that racked up numerous health code violations last month.

A mosquito pool in San Antonio has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

According to Metro Health officials, one in five individuals in the US have a sexually transmitted infection, and many don’t have symptoms.

The classes teach mindfulness, boundaries and elevating communication in relationships.

A roach infestation forced health inspectors to temporarily shut down a Southwest Side restaurant following a May inspection.

The City of San Antonio offers different nutritional workshops where residents can learn about healthy meals and are provided resources to better understand nutrition.

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District said they are seeing an uptick of mosquitoes due to the recent rain in the city.

A Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a South Side Asian buffet, racking up 20 that included a dead rodent and roaches.

A West Side convenience store racked up numerous health code violations, including 10 that were repeats from a previous inspection.

A popular South Side Mexican restaurant failed its April health inspection, and when KSAT Investigates reporter Tim Gerber dropped in this week to find out what happened, the manager didn’t serve up any answers. He disappeared behind the kitchen door.

A South Side Mexican restaurant got a failing score when health inspectors visited in April, and now that business has a new name and new owners.

Thursday, May 18, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio by The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

A supermarket racked up numerous health code violations during a recent inspection resulting in a low score, while a Thai restaurant continued dealing with a rodent problem.

A fast food restaurant specializing in fish was on the hook for several health code violations following its March health inspection, while other businesses needed to hire pest control and do some cleaning.

Health inspectors temporarily shut down a downtown steak house last month due to a lack of hot water following a routine health inspection.

Data from the San Antonio COVID-19 Dashboard shows us that only 15.1 percent of people in Bexar County have the updated booster.

A West Side bakery racked up numerous violations during a recent health inspection that found live roaches and exterior doors left wide open.

Health inspectors recently suspended the license of a longtime Chinese restaurant on Broadway, just north of downtown.

Services are still being offered to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

The city of San Antonio Metro Health is ensuring the community has access to personal health services while achieving better health outcomes.

A South Side bakery cited for multiple violations by health inspectors decided it was better to close the business than make all the necessary corrections.

Healthy pregnancies and births depend on high quality services, especially to the nation’s most vulnerable women and families. That’s where Healthy Start, a program by the City of San Antonio’s Metro Health Department, comes in.

In an effort to keep residents safe when eating foods at a place outside their home, the Food Inspection Services Program by City of San Antonio Metro Health works to ensure the maximum protection in food safety.

Roaches and dirty conditions inside an Indian restaurant on the Northwest Side gave health inspectors no option but to close the business last month.

Beijing Express in the 8000 block of Marbach Road on the West Side got a nearly failing score of 70 on its latest health inspection last month.

Behind the Kitchen Door has pulled the recent inspection reports for dozens of local entertainment establishments and popular attractions that also serve food.

A business specializing in mini tacos recently got a big warning from health inspectors: follow the rules or face continued inspections and fines for repeat violations.

Rodent droppings inside a convenience store, improper cooling procedures and several more violations all added up to a low score for the business.

A city survey last year made it crystal clear that teenagers are struggling with their mental health. Now they're following up with a second survey, again written by teens themselves.

The San Antonio health department temporarily shut down a Northwest Side Chinese takeout restaurant in January for not having hot water, but that wasn’t the only violation cited by health inspectors last month.

During a recent inspection, health inspectors found some pretty disturbing conditions inside a South Side bakery, including bugs crawling on baked goods inside the display cases.

Student leaders in San Antonio are educating their own peers about teen dating violence.

Recent health inspections of some San Antonio restaurants uncovered all kinds of gross violations -- from rodent droppings and roaches to bottles of hazardous chemicals that have no business being in a restaurant.

A Northeast Side Asian cuisine restaurant had its license suspended last month after health inspectors found multiple violations, including an infestation of pests.

A Trio of Mexican restaurants racked up similar health code violations during recent inspections leading to low scores for the San Antonio food businesses.

There was more than dirty dancing going on inside a San Antonio strip club.

Recent health inspection reports revealed a bakery with a roach problem, insects found crawling on bread and sweets in another market and a Chinese buffet with a history of low scores that did even worse when health inspectors recently visited.

The health department recently suspended the licenses of two restaurants due to rodent infestations.

KSAT looked at recent health inspections for local food businesses that sell tamales to find out what’s happening behind their kitchen doors.

Rodent droppings and repeat violations led to a low score for a bar on the Northeast Side, and two West Side restaurants also scored below an 80 in this week’s Behind the Kitchen Door.

Health inspectors had to temporarily shut down a Northeast Side convenience store kitchen in October due to a lack of hot water, and two Jim’s restaurants were cited for being dirty and employees not using gloves, according to health inspection reports.

After a student tested positive for tuberculosis at Brandeis High School and another possible case at Clark High School, Metro Health will spearhead a testing and treatment campaign that starts on Monday but could last for months to come.

Health inspectors recently told a kitchen at a popular West Side flea market to stop making food at home and get rid of several dead roaches, while two Mexican restaurants had problems with repeat health violations.

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will benefit from more than $3 billion in federal grants aimed at building public health infrastructure.

Health inspectors recently told a kitchen at a popular West Side flea market to stop making food at home and get rid of several dead roaches, while two Mexican restaurants had problems with repeat health violations.

Health inspectors told a college campus snack bar operating without a permit to stop selling certain foods immediately, and a Northwest Side seafood restaurant was cited a second time for having an expired permit following recent inspections.

Taking control of your health, such as making healthy food choices, staying active, getting regular checkups, and taking care of your mental health, is very important.

In this week's Behind the Kitchen Door, a popular pizza place recently had its food permit suspended, and a sports bar was cited for operating without a valid permit.

Violence is an urgent public health problem, which can affect people in all stages of life and lead to a lifetime of physical, emotional, and economic problems.

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month—a time to honor and remember those who have lost a child during pregnancy or lost a child in infancy.

A popular Mexican restaurant with a list of health violations nearly as long as its menu topped the list of low-scoring restaurants in this week’s Behind the Kitchen Door report.

Recent health inspections found flies buzzing around a snack shop, moldy lettuce and cheese in a grocery store, and a variety of insects hanging out at a fruit store.

In a domestic violence crisis, the ability to assess how deadly the situation is could save lives.

According to recent health inspection reports, a popular coffee spot was in need of a deep cleaning, a convenience store had a rodent problem, and a Mexican restaurant still had work to do after its second inspection in less than six months.

A convenience store ordered to immediately stop selling pickles and pizza, a tavern full of flies and serving tongs covered in mold. Those are just a few of the violations cited by health inspectors after recent visits to San Antonio food businesses.

Friday, Oct. 7, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio by The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

A North Side restaurant operating without a permit failed its most recent health inspection in August and earned the lowest score we’ve seen all year.

Four restaurants with scores in the 80s had plenty of violations to correct after recent visits from health inspectors.

Project Worth is a youth development program of the San Antonio’s Metro Health Department. The program promotes child and teen health and well-being by providing education focused on social and emotional development, collaborating with youth-serving organizations and schools, and empowering youth to reach their full potential.

Recent health inspections revealed a convenience store with a rodent problem, a Mexican restaurant where employees weren’t washing their hands, and a popular fried chicken chain in need of a cleaning.

Monkeypox cases are on the rise across the U.S., including Texas, but the number of cases in Bexar County remains relatively low.

An infestation of roaches forced the temporary closure of a South Park Mall food court vendor in July.

A buffet with a smorgasbord of problems, including a live bird flying around inside and roaches in the meat grinder, tops the list of recent health inspections of San Antonio restaurants.

A mosquito pool recently tested positive for the West Nile virus, Metro Health officials said.

A buffet with a smorgasbord of problems, including a live bird flying around inside and roaches in the meat grinder, tops the list of recent health inspections of San Antonio restaurants.

A Mexican restaurant with a history of high scores barely passed a recent inspection and a popular Korean BBQ racked up several violations when health inspectors visited last month.

Federal changes in the Monkeypox dosing will help stretch the limited supply of the vaccines to more people.

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

San Antonio Metropolitan Health District officials answered the public's questions at an educational forum about prevention and transmission of the latest public health emergency -- the monkeypox virus.

San Antonio Metropolitan Health District inspectors found live roaches, unapproved ice for sale, expired meat and food not being stored properly, among other issues, at the locations featured in this week’s Behind the Kitchen Door.

Metro Health experts will hold an informational session and answer questions about the monkeypox virus on Thursday evening.

Community Health Workers assist individuals and families adopt healthy behaviors. They also help improve access to health services for people in their community.

Much like it has with other infectious diseases in helping develop diagnostic tests, treatments and vaccines, the Texas Biomedical Institute is ramping up its research into monkeypox.

San Antonio Metropolitan Health District inspectors found problems with pests and employees not following basic health guidelines at two separate locations of a local seafood restaurant and bar.

Ants in one restaurant kitchen and roaches hanging out near cooked chicken in another establishment top the list of violations reported by Metro Health inspectors in this week’s Behind the Kitchen Door.

Metro Health is providing a daily dashboard to show current cases of monkeypox in San Antonio.

Many people are still trying to cope with the recent tragedy that occurred in Uvalde and some might be struggling with how to discuss that topic with their children or young family members.

The new case was diagnosed a day after Metro Health officials said two people had confirmed cases of the virus.

The Omicron subvariant BA.4 & BA.5 are circulating the community. Doctors say there's limited information on these variants so far.

Did you know June is Men’s Health Month?

June is Pride Month, and this year Metro Health is encouraging those in San Antonio to “Take Pride In Your Health.”

Friday, May 26, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio by The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Grand Tequila Restaurant & Cantina, located in the 8700 block of State Hwy. 151, received a score of 70, one point away from failing.