Jays Cafeteria

5432 Old Hwy 90 W, San Antonio, TX 78227

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Jays Cafeteria has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Sep 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Across the inspection history, “observed food in hand sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so Jays Cafeteria trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Observed food found in department store t-shirt bags. Ensure all storage bags are approved for use of food as per 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.

228.223(h)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

228.223(h)

Jul 22, 2024

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)

Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly

7-206.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(A)

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(B)

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13(A)

Mar 12, 2024

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)(1)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(B)

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(A)

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

OBSERVED: Grease container on ground outside front area. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure grease container is placed on concrete or asphalt, as per....5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface. ---------- OBSERVADO: Contenedor de grasa en el suelo fuera del área frontal. ACCIÓN CORRECTIVA: Asegúrese de que el contenedor de grasa esté colocado sobre concreto o asfalto, según... 5-501.11 Superficie de almacenamiento al aire libre.

5-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

Jul 25, 2023

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly

7-206.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11(A)(3)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(E)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jays Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jays Cafeteria on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jays Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “observed food in hand sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jays Cafeteria.

How does Jays Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Jays Cafeteria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Jays Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jays Cafeteria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jays Cafeteria 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 Jays Cafeteria inspected?

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

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