Chin San Chinese Restaurant

13239 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Chin San Chinese Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Observed food stored without identifying label” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That's lower than the typical San Antonio restaurant, which scores around 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)(1)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

OBSERVED: Drips formed on grill vents. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Clean at a frequency to prevent drips. FOOD CODE: 4-204.11 Ventilation hood systems, drip prevention.

4-204.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

OBSERVED: Sanitizer not dispensing from dish washer. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure sanitizer dispenses and is 50-100ppm. FOOD CODE: 4-501.114(D) A chemical sanitizer used contact times criteria.

4-501.114(D)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

OBSERVED: Very low hot water pressure at handwashing sink in men's restroom. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Hot water pressure must be sufficient to effectively wash hands with minimum 100F. FOOD CODE: 228.271(2) Water pressure specifications.

228.271(2)

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

4-202.16

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

OBSERVED: Buildup on grill vent hood system with dripping. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Clean at a frequency to prevent dripping. FOOD CODE: 4-204.11 Ventilation hood systems, drip prevention.

4-204.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

May 31, 2024

Routine

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

View 8 violations

Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils

3-304.11

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(C)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Observed food stored without cover ensure food is covered. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.

5-303.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

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

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(C)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Observed food stored without cover. Ensure food is covered. 5-303.12 Protective cover or device.

5-303.12

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Sep 22, 2023

Routine

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

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(C)

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)

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

6-501.112

Jan 24, 2023

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chin San Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chin San Chinese Restaurant on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chin San Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “observed food stored without identifying label” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chin San Chinese Restaurant.

How does Chin San Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Chin San Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Chin San Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chin San Chinese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chin San Chinese Restaurant 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 Chin San Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chin San Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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