The Jerk Shack
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
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Score
THE JERK SHACK, located at 10234 State Hwy 151 in San Antonio, TX 78251, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on November 20, 2025. This inspection identified two critical and three minor violations, including issues with cleaning frequency, pest control, and proper food discarding after the holding period. Across four recorded inspections, THE JERK SHACK has historically received medium-risk scores.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
It is recommended for the establishment to have another employee with supervisory authority to obtain Food Protection Manager Certification to cover for shift changes. Food Manager must be present at establishment during all hours of operation. 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in Food Code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
228.31(b)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(1)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
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Nov 15, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(2)
You have until 12/05/24 to purchase your permit. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(1)
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Jan 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Observed unpaid permit. Correction: Establisment has 10 days to pay for food permit and inspector will recheck. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
Observed concentration of mechanical ware washing using bleach at 25 PPM. Correction: Ensure that employees test ware washing to make sure PPM is at least 50 and no more than 100 PPM as per 4-501.116 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.
4-501.116
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
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Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Handler Training criteria. Observed no Food Handler certifications. Ensure all employees handling foods obtain a valid Food Handler certificate and ensure keeping a hard copy at establishment.
228.31(d)
According to Chapter 13, Food Manager certificates must be registered with the City of San Antonio. Please register Food Manager certificate at 1901 S. Alamo.
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