House of Joy Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
32
Score
The House of Joy Chinese Restaurant, located at 8407 Bandera Rd #129 in San Antonio, TX 78250, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 30, 2025, with a score of 32. This inspection identified 4 critical, 4 major, and 3 minor violations, including issues with food protection from cross-contamination and improper date labeling of prepared foods. While this recent inspection was high-risk, previous inspections for the facility have generally been low-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
32
May 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Feb 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Violations — Sep 30, 2025 Inspection
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 stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
Food handler certifications were unable to be procured at the time of the inspection and some were expired. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria. Sec. 13-119. - Food handler certification required. (a) Food handler certification is required of all employees of a food establishment regardless of their position unless exempted under section 13-121. The food establishment shall maintain on the premises a certificate of co
228.31(d)
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
4-703.11(C)(2)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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