Saltgrass

502 Riverwalk San Antonio, Tx 78205 « Back, San Antonio, TX

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Saltgrass, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to six.

Observed uncovered food in the walk-in cooler and the reach-in cooler accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hands not washed when required

2-301.14

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)

No designated area for employee eating or drinking

6-403.11(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Observed dishwashing did not dispense any sanitizer solution. The manager called technician to take a look at the machine. The 3-compartment sink will be used while the technician checks the sanitizer dispenser. Ensure the sanitizer dispenser is dispensing enough chlorine solution to sanitize dishes between 50-100ppm as per **4-204.117(A) Ware washing machines, automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers. A ware washing machine that is installed after adoption of these rules by the regulat

4-204.117(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

No designated area for employee eating or drinking

6-403.11(A)

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(A)

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(K)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Ventilation system not cleaned properly

6-501.14(A)

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)(1)

Apr 20, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Observed a container with utensils at bar area that was filled with standing water. Ensure that when utensils are not in-use and are clean that they are stored to allow for complete drying as per: 4-201.120 Equipment compartments that are subject to accumulation of moisture shall be sloped to an outlet allows complete draining.

4-201.120

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saltgrass last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saltgrass on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saltgrass?

Across the inspection record, observed uncovered food in the walk-in cooler and the reach-in cooler has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Saltgrass.

How does Saltgrass compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Saltgrass most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Saltgrass's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Saltgrass have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Saltgrass 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 Saltgrass inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saltgrass is inspected around two times per year on average.

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