SAN ANTONIO – Dead roaches, rodent poop and small flies around a dishwashing station are some of the violations that health inspectors found at three San Antonio restaurants that could make you sick.
Behind the Kitchen Door is a series where KSAT investigates health inspections of local restaurants.
Genghis Grill
Inspectors found 10 items that were out of compliance at the Genghis Grill on 1903 N FM 1604 East in a July 2024 inspection.
Among the issues inspectors that led them to order a reinspection was food on the buffet line that was warmer than it should have been.
The inspector also noted that raw shrimp was being stored on or over ready-to-eat food. Small flies were also seen around dishwashing stations, and the restaurant had an expired food permit.
KSAT paid a visit, and employees said a manager was not there to answer our questions.
Owner Jeff Macaitis invited us back out, showing us around the kitchen.
“All that (is) up to par and up to speed,” he said. “We got that resolved instantly, so the day that it happened we did get it fixed.”
Paulina’s Mexican Restaurant
Rodent poop was found in a dry storage area at Paulina’s Mexican Restaurant at 1438 W Hutchins Place.
Barbacoa, picadillo, beans, and guisada made the day before the June 2024 inspection was too warm, according to the report.
The inspector noted that raw beef and chicken were being stored in the same container next to uncovered cooked food.
An inspector also saw an employee make breakfast tacos with their bare hands.
Home Plate Bar & Grill
The sports bar on 2533 Bandera was given a strike on its inspection in June 2024.
Metro Health ordered a reinspection for Home Plate Bar & Grill, where a dead roach was seen on a counter behind the bar.
Raw chicken sitting uncovered in a fridge is one of a dozen issues noted on the report that were out of compliance.
A Fireball party bucket was being used as storage for jalapeños, according to the inspection report.
Score Guide
100-90 = A (Very Good to Acceptable)
89-80 = B (Acceptable to Marginal)
79 or lower = C (Marginal to Poor)
Other scores from June 2 through July 6, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 100
1201 N FM 1604 W
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Tamale Factory of San Antonio, 100
4705 Rigsby Ave
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Arredondo’s Sea Food Cafe, 100
1908 Southcross W
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Tokyo Garden Catering Sushi, 100
368 Valley Hi Drive
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Michoacana Ice Cream, 100
91735 Military Drive W
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Dallah Mediterranean Cusine, 100
5450 Babcock Road
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