1909 Bar & Bistro
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
64
Score
The most recent inspection for 1909 BAR & BISTRO, located at 105 Alamo St N in San Antonio, TX 78205, was conducted on December 3, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 64. This inspection identified three major and three minor violations, including the absence of a certified food manager, an employee without a food handler certification, and the presence of gnats in the kitchen and bar areas. While this inspection noted several issues, the facility's historical record shows mostly low-risk inspections across three scored events.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Observed an employee without a food handler certification. Ensure all employees obtain a certification to handle food as per** 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Observed food manager not physically present at time of inspection. Ensure at least one food manager with a certification be present during all hours of operation as per**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)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Observed a thick black buildup in all the drains. Ensure to clean all drains as per**6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures.
6-501.18
Observed sanitizer dispenser not dispensing enough sanitizer solution. Service technician was called to come check it. After running the equipment 3 times, it was still reading at 0ppm. Ensure sanitizer solution dispenses the correct amount to sanitize dishes as per**4-501.113 Mechanical ware washing equipment, sanitization pressure.
4-501.113
64
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
4-502.11(A)
82
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food permit for FY2024 not purchased. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Hot water at automatic dishwasher behind bar not reaching 120F. 4-501.110 Mechanical ware-washing equipment, wash solution temperature.
4-501.110
Food manager not present at all times of operations. 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)
Employee observed preparing food items in kitchen does not have a food handler certification. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Reach-in coolers do not have mechanical thermometers located within them. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.
4-204.112(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
41
Sep 7, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No certified food manager present at the time of inspection. 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)
No thermometer located in reach-in cold hold unit. Ensure the following: 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.
4-204.112(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
67
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No thermometers in cold hold units at the time of inspection. 4-204.112(A) Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part.
4-204.112(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
6-201.13(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
70
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