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SALT GRASS STEAK HOUSE
11812 BANDERA RD
San Antonio , TX 78023
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31 MAKE SURE TO KEEP HANDWASHING SINK WITHIN THE KITCHEN FREE AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AS NEEDED; 5-205.11 Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
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39 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. AT INSPECTION: ENCOUNTERED THE BEVERAGE DISPENSING NOZZLE, UTILIZED AT THE BAR AREA, WITH ACCUMULATION OF DRIED SYRUP, NOT CLEAN TO SITE. REMOVABLE PARTS TO BE REMOVED AND WASHED AND SANITIZED AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS. AREAS OF DISPENSING NOZZLE NOT REMOVABLE, SHALL BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN PLACE
37 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. THE SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS, BEING STORED ON THE SHELVES ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION STATIONS, SHALL BE STORED IN PROTECTIVE FOOD CONTAINERS OR ORIGINAL PROTECTIVE SLEEVE, SO AS TO PROTECT FROM ANY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. CONTAINERS ARE BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER AIR VENT
SALT GRASS STEAK HOUSE
11812 BANDERA RD
San Antonio , TX 78023
Date: 02/02/2022
Score 95
14 2-301.14 When to wash. (1) after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms; P [14] (2) after using the toilet room; P [14] (3) after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals as specified in §228.44(2); P [14] (4) except as specified in §228.42(b) after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; P [14] (5) after handling soiled equipment or utensils; P [14] (6) during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P [14] (7) when switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P [14] (8) before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P [14] and (9) after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P [14]
14 3-304.15(A) Gloves single use. (1) If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. P [14]
33 4-501.115 Manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent-sanitizers. CHEMICAL SANITIZING CHEMICALS SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A CAPACITY ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING PROCEDURES. AT INSPECTION: THE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONTAINER WAS EMPTY, THUS WARES WERE NOT GOING THROUGH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.
SALT GRASS STEAK HOUSE
11812 BANDERA RD
San Antonio , TX 78023
Date: 10/21/2021
Score 88
9 * 228.66(a)(1)(A) Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation, holding, and display. AT INSPECTION: ENCOUNTERED SEALED PACKAGES OF 1) FROZEN, CUT STEAK FRIES THAT HAD BEEN DAMAGED/PACKAGE INTEGRITY DAMAGED. 2) PACKAGE OF FROZEN VEGETABLES, WITH SEALED CONTAINER OPENED/DAMAGED, BEING KEPT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER, ON SHELVES WITH UNDAMAGED, READY TO USE FOOD. DAMAGED/ADULTERATED FOOD PRODUCT HAD NOT BEEN SEPERATED, NOR REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF
11 * 228.184 Products held for credit, redemption, return --- separated. 228.184. Distressed Merchandise, Segregation and Location. Products that are held by the permit holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P [11]
18 * 228.202 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals not in original container labeled. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. P [18]
10 * 228.113(1) Food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. (1) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. P [10] AT INSPECTION: ENCOUNTERED SEVERAL KNIVES, THAT WERE IN KNIFE/UTENSIL HOLDER, BEING PRESENTED AS WASH/READY TO USE, WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD PARTICLES ON SURFACES IN ADDITION, AT BAR, FOUND THE WATER/SODA SPIGOT WITH ENCRUSTED/DRIED FOOD PARTICLES
SALT GRASS STEAK HOUSE
11812 BANDERA RD
San Antonio , TX 78023
Date: 05/27/2021
Score 100
SALT GRASS STEAK HOUSE
11812 BANDERA RD
San Antonio , TX 78023
Date: 02/03/2021
Score 94
42 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. AT INSPECTION: ALL DRY INGREDIENT BINS SHOW ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD RESIDUE, DUST, ETC. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS OFTEN AS NEEDED TO AVOID AFOREMENTIONED CONDITIIONS.
40 228.124(a)(3) Single-service/ single-use articles kept in the original protective package or other means of protection. MAINTAIN ALL SINGLE-SERVE, SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS, ETC. IN THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVES IN WHICH THEY ARRIVE. AT INSPECTION: TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION. EVIDENCE OF CONTAMINATION SEEN ON EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
39 228.68(b)(2) 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. AT INSPECTION: ENCOUNTERED DRY INGREDIENT SCOOPS, STORED INSIDE DRY INGREDIENT BINS, WITH HANDLES EMBEDDED IN DRY INGREDIENTS
37 228.70(e) Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination. PREVENT POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION ISSUES BY CLEANING AROUND ALL AIR VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED DUST/DIRT/ETC;, ESPECIALLY OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS
47 228.175(e) Handwashing signage. (e) Handwashing signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. AT INSPECTION: HAND WASHING SIGNAGE MISSING IN MENS RESTROOM. DID NOT CHECK FEMALE RESTROOM, ASKED MANAGER TO ASSURE SIGNAGE IS IN PLACE IN FEMALE RESTROOM
45 228.186(b) Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONS CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND, UNDER, AND IN-BETWEEN ALL IN-PLACE AND MOVEABLE KITCHEN AND BAR EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE ANY AREAS OF STANDING WATER. AT INSPECTION: ENCOUNTERED WATER POOLING UNDER COOLER BIN IN BAR AREA.
SALT GRASS STEAK HOUSE
11812 BANDERA RD
San Antonio , TX 78023
Date: 10/21/2020
Score 98
42 228.101(i) Nonfood-contact surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 228.113(3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. ALL SHEVLING LOCATION ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, USED FOR STORAGE OF DINNER WARE/TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED SO AS TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST/DEBRIS/ETC.
40 228.124(a)(3) Single-service/ single-use articles kept in the original protective package or other means of protection. ALL SINGLE-USE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS/UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN ORIGINAL WRAPPINGS TO PROTECT FROM ANY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION
SALT GRASS STEAK HOUSE
11812 BANDERA RD
San Antonio , TX 78023
Date: 07/22/2020
Score 98
34 PRESENCE OF GNATS AROUND O2 TANKS/BOXED IN BEVERAGE LOCATION/DRY STORAGE ROOM; ESTABLISHMENT WILL NEED TO LIMIT THE PRESENCE OF THESE TYPE OF PESTS; 228.186(k)(2) Controlling pests. Check premises.
45 ESTABLISHMENT JUST HAD AN AC LEAK OCCUR NOT TOO LONG AGO WITHIN THE BAR AREA; ESTABLISHMENT HAS PUT IN A WORK ORDER; FACILITY WILL NEED TO ENSURE TO WIPE DOWN/SANITIZE GLASSES AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT AREAS; LIQUOR/OTHER ALCOHOLIC BOTTLES SHOULD BE KEPT IN AN ALTERNATE LOCATION AND NOT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH LEAK; OBSERVED ALSO SOME POOLED WATER ON THE FLOOR WITHIN THE BEER WALK IN COOLER; 228.186(b) Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs.. FACILITY WILL NEED TO REPAIR SOME BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA; AREAS WERE SHOWN TO MANAGEMENT DURING INSPECTION; 228.186(a) Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
SALT GRASS STEAK HOUSE
11812 BANDERA RD
San Antonio , TX 78023
Date: 01/07/2020
Score 93
27 THERE WAS ONE REACH IN COOLER THAT WAS NOT HOLDING THE CORRECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE; ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE REMOVED AND KEPT WITHIN A WORKING REACH IN COOLER; A WORK ORDER WILL BE CALLED IN.
45 FACILITY WILL NEED TO RE-GROUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY TO MAKE THESE AREAS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND TO AVOID WATER ACCUMULATION PRIOR TO NEXT INSPECTION; WORK ORDER HAS BEEN PUT IN, ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT; 228.186(a) Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
47 THE MOST CURRENT FOOD PERMIT NEEDS TO BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS AREA TO THE PUBLIC; THIS HAS BEEN NOTED SEVERAL TIMES IN PAST INSPECTIONS; FOOD PERMIT CURRENTLY POSTED SHOWS AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 5/2019; THIS WILL NEED TO BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO NEXT INSPECTION TO AVOID RE-INSPECTIONS AND RE-INSPECTION FEES.
15 EMPLOYEES SHOULD NOT CONTACT READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS(SHRIMP COCKTAIL)UNLESS THEY ARE FOLLOWING PROPER PROCEDURES; FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT SERVING A HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION MAY CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS IF: (A) THE PERMIT HOLDER HAS OBTAINED APPROVAL FROM THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY AND MAINTAINS PROOF OF THE APPROVAL AT THE FACILITY FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. (B) WRITTEN PROCEDURES ARE MAINTAINED IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY UPON REQUEST THAT INCLUDE FOR EACH BARE HAND CONTACT PROCEDURE, A LISTING OF THE SPECIFIC READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND FOOD ADDITIVES THAT ARE TOUCHED BY BARE HANDS. (C) A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. (D) DOCUMENTATION THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY ARE INFORMED TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS AND DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMITTABLE THROUGH FOOD. (E)) DOCUMENTATION IS MAINTAINED AT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED TRAINING IN: (1) THE RISKS OF CONTACTING THE SPECIFIC READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. (2) PROPER HANDWASHING (3) WHEN TO WASH THEIR HANDS (4) WHERE TO WASH THEIR HANDS (5) PROPER FINGERNAIL MAINTENANCE (6) PROHIBITION OF JEWELRY AS SPECIFIED UNDER (7) DOCUMENTATION THAT HANDS ARE WASHED BEFORE FOOD PREPARATION AND AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION BY FOOD EMPLOYEES (8) DOCUMENTATION IS MAINTAINED AT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES CONTACTING READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS UTILIZE TWO OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONTROL MEASURES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS TO HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH BARE HAND CONTACT: (I) DOUBLE HANDWASHING (II) NAIL BRUSHES (III) A HAND SANITIZER AFTER HANDWASHING ] (IV) INCENTIVE PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST OR ENCOURAGE FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT TO WORK WHEN THEY ARE ILL SUCH AS PAID SICK LEAVE (V) OTHER CONTROL MEASURES APPROVED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (VI) DOCUMENTATION IS MAINTAINED AT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ARE TAKEN * 228.65(a)(5)(B) Written procedures maintained for bare hand contact.

NOTE: The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District presents food establishment "Inspection Scores" calculated from a perfect 100 score minus any identified violations and subsequent demerits. The demerits system is computed based upon the number of violations found during a regular food establishment inspection. There are three categories of demerits and each are assigned a demerit score of 3, 2 or 1 points. A total demerit score of zero (0) indicates no violations were noted at the time of the inspection and is therefore reflected in a calculated "Inspections Score" of 100. It should be noted that a score of zero (0) demerits or a calculated "Inspection Score" of 100 does not mean that absolute perfect conditions exist at a facility/restaurant, and should not be the basis for any expectation by visitors. Scores and demerits listed on this site only represent the state of the facility/restaurant at the time of inspection.

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