Beijing Express
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
45
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Beijing Express stretching back to 2023. Beijing Express was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 11 violations each time.
“Observed dirty side surfaces and top surfaces of the wok station” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
That's lower than the typical San Antonio restaurant, which scores around 84. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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(A)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Observed a heavily torn metal bowl being used to scoop steamed white rice. Observed another small bowl in the kitchen that had three small teras on the top edges. Observed another plastic bowl in the kitchen that had damage on the inside bottom surface. Ensure that all food-contact dishes and utensils are smooth, easily cleanable, durable (resistant to chipping, pitting, and cracking), and in good repair. Once a food-contact dish or utensil has been chipped or cracked it MUST be removed from kit
228.223(h)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
45
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(D)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
6-202.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
37
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Single-use articles reused
4-502.13(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(D)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
37
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
2-103.11(B)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Observed that the metal bowl that had raw marinated chicken inside of it within the cold hold unit was badly damaged on the side (had a large crack). The inspector reminded/ educated the staff that they NEED to discard all food-grade dishes and utensils if they are broken, cracked, torn, heavily dented, etc. Ensure that all Food-contact surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. The surface of the dishes that serve or store food MUST be smooth, non-porous, and resistant to pitting
228.223(j)
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
6-202.13
35
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
4-703.11(C)(2)
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
4-202.16
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
39
May 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
4-703.11(C)(2)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
4-202.16
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
43
Dec 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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)
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
4-202.16
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
64
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
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)
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)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
4-202.16
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
25
Feb 10, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
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)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Observed several heavily dented cans in the establishment. Ensure all dented cans are properly disposed of and never used for cooking. 228.64(e) Damaged foods. Heavily rim/seam-dented canned foods, or without the manufacturer’s complete labeling.
228.64(e)
Observed employee items stored throughout the establishment and among food items. Ensure all employee items are stored in a designated employee area. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.
7-209.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
4-202.16
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
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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 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beijing Express?
Across the inspection record, “observed dirty side surfaces and top surfaces of the wok station” has been cited nine 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 45 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 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Beijing Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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