Shisha Cafe

5500 Babcock Rd #101, San Antonio, TX 78240
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Shisha Cafe stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “discontinue storing spices and other items within cardboard boxes”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical San Antonio restaurant, which scores around 84. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Handwashing sign not posted
6-301.14
DISCONTINUE THAWING RAW MEATS/RAW FISH IN A CONTAINER SUBMERGED IN STANDING WATER; USE PROPER THAWING METHODS: ESTABLISHMENT MUST USE PROPER THAWING PROCEDURES FOR THAWING RAW MEATS BY TAKING THE FROZEN ITEM FROM THE FREEZER AND PLACING IT WITHIN THE WALK IN COOLER A DAY OR TWO PRIOR TO USING OR BY USING THE OTHER METHODS NOTED : 1.) UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 5 DEGREES CELSIUS (41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) (2) COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER: (A) AT A WATER TE
228.71(A)(1)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
4-202.16
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
58
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(2)
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
4-202.16
74
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
86
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shisha Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shisha Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shisha Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “discontinue storing spices and other items within cardboard boxes” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shisha Cafe.

How does Shisha Cafe compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Shisha Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Shisha Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shisha Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shisha Cafe 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 Shisha Cafe inspected?

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