Saltgrass Steak House
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
64
Score
The most recent inspection for SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE, located at 2885 Cinema Ridge in San Antonio, TX, on February 24, 2026, resulted in a moderate risk score of 64. This inspection identified two critical, one major, and one minor violation. Previous inspections at this San Antonio, TX location have also indicated moderate risk levels.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
7-204.11
64
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Observed that the dish washing machine was a heat-treating machine. The staff did NOT have heat testing strips on site or a thermometer that can be run through the machine along with the dishes to record the hot water sanitization temperatures. Ensure that dish washing machines are reaching high enough hot water temperatures so that it can eliminate any pathogens that remain on the dish and utensil surfaces. With this dish washing machine the Rinse cycle should reach a MINIMUM temperature of 180
4-204.115(A)
70
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Observed that neither of the two CFMs present today could show a physical or digital copy of their CFM certification. The inspector shall leave behind their business number so that they can send a copy of their certification once they can access their account. There MUST always be a Certified Food Manager (CFM) on site during all hours of kitchen operation. They are responsible for directing the flow of the kitchen and being knowledgeable about food handling and safety. The inspector HIGHLY RECO
228.221(a)(4)(A)
58
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food
2-303.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
Tracking powders prohibited. Ensure tracking powders are not utilized inside the kitchen area.
7-206.13(A)
47
May 31, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Improper cooling methods used
3-501.15(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(A)
64
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
64
Jul 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food does not meet standards of identity
3-601.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
78
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. At time of inspection residual date marking stickers were observed on the outside of "ready-for-use" food storage containers.
228.114(c)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food
2-303.11
Observed quat sanitizer at a level of 500 quat. Ensure the quat sanitizer is at a range of 150-400 quat at all times. 4-501.114(C) Quaternary ammonium compound solution concentration indicated by the manufacturer's instructions.
4-501.114(C)
Food does not meet standards of identity
3-601.11
64
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