Two San Antonio restaurants previously featured on Behind the Kitchen Door for their abysmal health scores have turned things around.

An alarming trend of younger people and teens using e-cigarettes and vapes is pushing the City of San Antonio to change its Smoke-Free Ordinance to include these products.

Health inspectors found a grocery store keeping pork in a shopping cart and live roaches crawling around a food mart during October 2024 inspections.

October marks Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month.

One restaurant avoided answering questions about their low score and another had rodent poop in the ice machine.

Friday, Oct. 11, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio by The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Tuesday, Oct. 1, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio by The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

A popular San Antonio restaurant was reinspected in Sept. 2024 after inspectors found live pests inside and clean dishes sitting on the floor.

The City of San Antonio and H-E-B launched the Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program to help residents struggling with the high cost of insulin.

San Antonio Parks and Recreation is hosting a community party and resource fair at the Hamilton Community Center on the Northeast Side this Saturday.

In honor of National Food Safety Education Month, Metro Health and a local restaurant invited KSAT to follow an inspector during a planned visit at Papouli’s on Huebner Road.

Months after earning low scores on their health inspections, new scores show two San Antonio restaurants have made major improvements.

Dead roaches, rodent feces and small flies around a dishwashing station are some of the violations that health inspectors found at three San Antonio restaurants.

A Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a taqueria, a Mexican restaurant, and a sports bar.

El departamento de policía de San Antonio está enviando un mensaje al público después de que una madre fue acusada de un delito grave el 28 de junio por supuestamente dejar a su bebé y dos niños pequeños en un auto caliente durante casi una hora.

SAPD is sending a message to the public after a mother was charged with a felony Friday for allegedly leaving her baby and toddlers in a hot car for almost an hour.

Planned Parenthood of South Texas announced it is starting a fund to help people without insurance receive general healthcare services.

A Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a popular bakery chain, a meat market and a Northwest Side Korean barbeque restaurant.

Some San Antonio City Council members say a city fund that, in part, could help cover the travel costs for women seeking legal, out-of-state abortions isn’t being rolled out quickly enough.

An inspection report is one of the first things you should see when you walk into a restaurant.

San Antonio businesses have until Oct. 1 to display domestic violence resource signs as part of a new initiative aimed at addressing some of the highest rates of domestic violence in Texas.

Fiesta is back! The Alamo City is rocking and enjoying tasty food and drinks, but is what you’re consuming safe? A KSAT crew followed San Antonio Metropolitan Health District inspectors to find out.

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will host its annual Fiesta de Salud on Wednesday to provide health resources to the community.

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has begun its National Public Health Week programming, including offering scholarships in honor of its former director, Dr. Fernando A. Guerra.

Metro Health is helping people improve their health and sparking joy with a unique gardening project called "The Million Gardens" initiative.

It takes a team to ensure food on the grounds are safe for the thousands of daily visitors to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

Abuse survivors coming into police stations to give statements are being given a private, calming and comfortable space. It's helping them give better statements while allowing them a safe place to talk to victims advocates.

The five-year plan focuses on violence among youth, gun violence, sexual violence and domestic violence

A Chinese restaurant wrapped up 2023 with a failing health inspection score, while another business had its permit temporarily suspended by the inspector.

San Antonio recently landed a spot on a list of cities praised for their public health policies aimed at assisting marginalized communities, according to data from CityHealth.

A trio of local meat markets racked up an impressive list of health code violations during their November inspections, but they didn’t do as bad as one restaurant that failed its inspection.

A Mexican restaurant got a failing score on its health inspection last month, the second failing score for the business in the past two months. Meanwhile, another business had its license temporarily suspended due to a sewage backup.

A taco place got a scary score from a health inspector on Halloween after the business failed the inspection in part due to roach and rodent activity.

The health department was forced to shut down a local coffee shop for the second time this year due to a recurring problem — a roach infestation.

As holiday festivities are approaching and temperatures on the chilly side, the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) is encouraging the community to take safety measures to stay healthy while preparing for the upcoming celebrations and family gatherings.

A Mexican restaurant with a recent history of high scores saw its October health inspection score take a big hit due to a roach infestation. The pest problem also forced the health department to suspend their license.

The health department forced a West Side Mexican restaurant to temporarily shut down last month to deal with a roach infestation. This week, the owner told KSAT Reporter Tim Gerber they’ve made some changes to keep things clean behind their kitchen door.

The Domestic Violence Navigation Line, established in 2021, just received a new wave of funding to continue making on-the-spot assessments that result in immediate resources for victims.

Four San Antonio restaurants with recent histories of high scores saw their September health inspection scores take a nosedive. KSAT Investigates reporter Tim Gerber pulled the reports to find out what happened behind their kitchen doors.

As families gear up for a day of fun, costumes and treats, the City of San Antonio’s Metro Health team has some tips for a safe and healthy Halloween celebration.

A low score on a recent health inspection was the least of the problems a West side Mongolian grill faced. The landlord told KSAT Investigates reporter Tim Gerber that the business was evicted for being behind on rent, and they left a big mess behind the kitchen door.

The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s (Metro Health) Healthy Start program is hosting the 10th Annual Baby Buggy Walk and Health Expo this Saturday to raise awareness about infant mortality and pregnancy loss.

As temperatures drop and holiday festivities begin, the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will host a mass vaccination event to protect the community against the flu.

In this edition of “Behind the Kitchen Door,” the owner of a Chinese restaurant told KSAT Investigates reporter Tim Gerber the roaches in his business came from a delivery.

The Harlandale Sunshine Pantry has been providing resources to the South Side since 2020.

An Asian buffet that barely passed a health inspection earlier this year failed its August inspection, but the owner told KSAT Investigates reporter Tim Gerber he’s made some major changes since then.

A barbacoa restaurant on San Antonio’s West Side flunked an August health inspection but managed to turn things around in a big way by nearly acing a follow up inspection this month. Meanwhile, a popular South Side taco house racked up 9 repeat violations, leading to a low score.

This time of year can be difficult for people who have asthma. Doctors and physicians typically see a spike in asthma attacks and hospitalizations from late September to early October.

A popular Asian diner with a history of high scores was forced to temporarily shut down recently due to a roach infestation and not having hot water.

A convenience store on the Northeast Side with a history of low health scores barely passed its July health inspection, and a Chinese restaurant was given 10 days to hire pest control services after an inspector found live and dead roaches hanging out in the kitchen.

A pizza place with a pest problem got a failing score on a health inspection just months after posting a nearly perfect score. Meanwhile, a pair of businesses inside a supermarket had numerous live and dead roaches.

San Antonio Metro Health is focused on building healthier communities and celebrating Kids Eat Right Month with nutritional education.

Tuesday, Sept. 12, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio by The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Thursday, August 17, has been declared an Ozone Action Day in San Antonio by The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Metro Health is hosting a communitywide baby shower for expectant mothers and their families on Saturday.

The manager of a Mexican restaurant claimed a health inspector wasn’t “feeling their energy” when she gave them a low score last month.

COVID-19 is still present in Bexar County, and we’re seeing a sharp rise in cases as kids return to school.

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is hoping to reduce gun violence, sexual violence and youth violence by bringing community organizations and government entities together to develop a five-year plan.

Roaches, weevils, ants, and dirty conditions led to re-inspections for three San Antonio food businesses, including a local coffee shop and convenience store with a history of low scores.

Health inspectors recently ordered a Chinese restaurant to close due to unsanitary conditions after failing a May health inspection. Meanwhile, a local coffee shop was also shut down because of a roach infestation, and a taco business had to close due to no hot water.

Health Inspection reports reveal travelers have plenty of clean dining options.

A seafood restaurant is trying to get back on its feet after a fire last month and a low score on their recent health inspection.

Two San Antonio restaurants with a history of lower scores found themselves with plenty of corrections to make after health inspectors found several violations during their May inspections.

Health inspectors had to revisit several local restaurants that racked up numerous health code violations last month.

A mosquito pool in San Antonio has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

According to Metro Health officials, one in five individuals in the US have a sexually transmitted infection, and many don’t have symptoms.

The City of San Antonio has switched to a victim-centered approach to how domestic violence situations are handled.

The classes teach mindfulness, boundaries and elevating communication in relationships.

A roach infestation forced health inspectors to temporarily shut down a Southwest Side restaurant following a May inspection.

The City of San Antonio offers different nutritional workshops where residents can learn about healthy meals and are provided resources to better understand nutrition.

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District said they are seeing an uptick of mosquitoes due to the recent rain in the city.

A Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a popular bakery chain, a meat market and a Northwest Side Korean barbeque restaurant.

A West Side convenience store racked up numerous health code violations, including 10 that were repeats from a previous inspection.

A popular South Side Mexican restaurant failed its April health inspection, and when KSAT Investigates reporter Tim Gerber dropped in this week to find out what happened, the manager didn’t serve up any answers. He disappeared behind the kitchen door.

A South Side Mexican restaurant got a failing score when health inspectors visited in April, and now that business has a new name and new owners.

A supermarket racked up numerous health code violations during a recent inspection resulting in a low score, while a Thai restaurant continued dealing with a rodent problem.

A fast food restaurant specializing in fish was on the hook for several health code violations following its March health inspection, while other businesses needed to hire pest control and do some cleaning.

Health inspectors temporarily shut down a downtown steak house last month due to a lack of hot water following a routine health inspection.

Data from the San Antonio COVID-19 Dashboard shows us that only 15.1 percent of people in Bexar County have the updated booster.

A West Side bakery racked up numerous violations during a recent health inspection that found live roaches and exterior doors left wide open.

Health inspectors recently suspended the license of a longtime Chinese restaurant on Broadway, just north of downtown.

Services are still being offered to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

The city of San Antonio Metro Health is ensuring the community has access to personal health services while achieving better health outcomes.

A South Side bakery cited for multiple violations by health inspectors decided it was better to close the business than make all the necessary corrections.

Healthy pregnancies and births depend on high quality services, especially to the nation’s most vulnerable women and families. That’s where Healthy Start, a program by the City of San Antonio’s Metro Health Department, comes in.

In an effort to keep residents safe when eating foods at a place outside their home, the Food Inspection Services Program by City of San Antonio Metro Health works to ensure the maximum protection in food safety.

Roaches and dirty conditions inside an Indian restaurant on the Northwest Side gave health inspectors no option but to close the business last month.

Beijing Express in the 8000 block of Marbach Road on the West Side got a nearly failing score of 70 on its latest health inspection last month.

Behind the Kitchen Door has pulled the recent inspection reports for dozens of local entertainment establishments and popular attractions that also serve food.

A business specializing in mini tacos recently got a big warning from health inspectors: follow the rules or face continued inspections and fines for repeat violations.

Rodent droppings inside a convenience store, improper cooling procedures and several more violations all added up to a low score for the business.

A city survey last year made it crystal clear that teenagers are struggling with their mental health. Now they're following up with a second survey, again written by teens themselves.

The San Antonio health department temporarily shut down a Northwest Side Chinese takeout restaurant in January for not having hot water, but that wasn’t the only violation cited by health inspectors last month.

During a recent inspection, health inspectors found some pretty disturbing conditions inside a South Side bakery, including bugs crawling on baked goods inside the display cases.

Student leaders in San Antonio are educating their own peers about teen dating violence.

Recent health inspections of some San Antonio restaurants uncovered all kinds of gross violations -- from rodent droppings and roaches to bottles of hazardous chemicals that have no business being in a restaurant.

A Northeast Side Asian cuisine restaurant had its license suspended last month after health inspectors found multiple violations, including an infestation of pests.

A Trio of Mexican restaurants racked up similar health code violations during recent inspections leading to low scores for the San Antonio food businesses.

There was more than dirty dancing going on inside a San Antonio strip club.

Recent health inspection reports revealed a bakery with a roach problem, insects found crawling on bread and sweets in another market and a Chinese buffet with a history of low scores that did even worse when health inspectors recently visited.