T Jin China Dinner

20835 US 281 N, San Antonio, TX 78258

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at T Jin China Dinner stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so T Jin China Dinner trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)(b)

Low level of sanitizer at dish machine in use.Ensure wares are sanitized in three compartment sink until repaired. 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria.

4-501.114(F)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Cleaning needed. (Shelving, Equipment doors, sinks,) Remove damaged foil lining shelves

Rice scoops stored in stagnant room temperature water. store on clean dry surface between uses.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold hold unit without accurate thermometer near door. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.

4-204.112(A)

Rice scoops stored in stagnant room temperature water. Ensure water is clean and maintains 135 degrees F, or store on clean dry surface between uses.

Knives stored in cracks between equipment. Store only in clean dry location.

Many nonfunctioning light bulbsover warewashing area. Replace to ensure adequate lighting when exit door is closed.

Cleaning needed. (Equipment doors, sinks, under/ behind equipment)

Mar 13, 2025

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)(2)(b)

Cold hold unit without accurate thermometer near door. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.

4-204.112(A)

Cleaning needed. Remove soiled cardboard and foil lining equipment/shelving.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Cold hold unit without thermometer near door. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.

4-204.112(A)

Rice scoops stored in stagnant room temperature water. Ensure water is clean and maintains 135 degrees F, or store on clean dry surface between uses.

Cleaning needed. (Equipment doors, under/ behind equipment.

May 31, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)(b)

Aug 29, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

No detectible level of sanitizer at dish machine in use. Other wares observed being rinsed and stacked with clean wares without sanitizing or air drying. 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria.

4-501.114(F)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(A)(2)

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

No designated area for employee eating or drinking

6-403.11(A)

Jan 9, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was T Jin China Dinner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at T Jin China Dinner on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at T Jin China Dinner?

Across the inspection record, “raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at T Jin China Dinner.

How does T Jin China Dinner compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

T Jin China Dinner most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has T Jin China Dinner's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at T Jin China Dinner have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at T Jin China Dinner 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 T Jin China Dinner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, T Jin China Dinner is inspected around two times per year on average.

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