Beijing Express

4407 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Beijing Express has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.

“Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Beijing Express' 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Ventilation hood systems, filters. Venthood filters had grease build-up.

4-202.18

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(A)(5)

observed rodent droppings on shelf above food prep counter

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

2-102.11(C)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

observed rodent droppings through out establishment

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Wiping Cloths Storage: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under §228.111(n); (Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quat Ammonium 200-400 ppm). 3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored.

228.111(n)

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

2-103.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(D)

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(F)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(D)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Dec 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Observed that the Bleach/ chlorine sanitizing solution of the ware washing machine was low (~ 10 Parts Per Million (PPM)). Ensure that Bleach/ Chlorine sanitizers have a concentration of 50 to 100 Parts Per Million (PPM), and Quaternary Ammonium sanitizers have a concentration of 200 to 400 PPM. These concentrations are NEEDED to effectively sanitize food-contact surfaces and nonfood contact surfaces. If the concentrations are too high, then the sanitizers shall contaminate the food-contact and

4-501.116

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Food thermometer not available or accessible

4-302.12(A)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Jun 16, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

3-307.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(D)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Feb 15, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.

228.31(e)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

6-501.112

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beijing Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beijing Express on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beijing Express?

Across the inspection record, “date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Beijing Express.

How does Beijing Express compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Beijing Express most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Beijing Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beijing Express have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Beijing Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Beijing Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beijing Express is inspected around three times per year on average.

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