Best Western Plus Downtown North

2131 Ih 35 N, San Antonio, TX 78208

American

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Best Western Plus Downtown North appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Best Western Plus Downtown North's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Observed: No Food Manager present during food preparation hours. 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)

Observed: Personal items stored above items for customers in fridge. All personal items must be stored below and away from items for customers. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.

7-209.11

Observed: No buffet signage posted. 228.63 Buffet Notification. "A card, sign, or other effective means of notification shall be displayed to notify consumers that clean tableware is to be used upon return to self-service "

228.63

Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination

4-904.11(A)

May 16, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

228.31(b)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Employee with open wound or draining lesion working with food

2-401.12

Observed: Most recent food inspection report was not posted. Sec. 13-26. - Display. Every person authorized to operate a food establishment in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall post such permit and the latest city health inspection report, or cause them to be posted, in a conspicuous place within the premises where such food establishment is authorized to be established, maintained or operated. A food establishment may also choose to voluntarily display a grade placard distrib

Observed: Personal items being stored next to food items for customers in the kitchen fridges as well as the snack fridge. Ensure all personal items are stored below and away from food items for customers. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.

7-209.11

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Observed: Personal items on top shelf of fridge with customer food items, personal belongings on counter-top with food items for customers. Staff immediately removed personal belongings and placed them in an appropriate location. Ensure personal items are always stored below and away from customer food items. 7-209.11 Other Personal Care Items, Storage.

7-209.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)(2)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

May 31, 2024

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Observed no food manager present during inspection. Ensure a food manager certification is obtained and is present 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. 228.221(a)(4)(A) Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. 2-102.12(A) At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and con

228.31(b)

Observed employee with no food handler certification. Ensure all employees handling food obtain a food handler certification and physical copy is obtained on premises. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.

228.31(d)

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Observed no food manager present during inspection. Ensure a food manager certification is obtained and is present 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. 2-102.12(A) At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protec

228.31(b)

Jun 20, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

5-202.12(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Plus Downtown North last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Plus Downtown North on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Best Western Plus Downtown North compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Best Western Plus Downtown North most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Best Western Plus Downtown North's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Best Western Plus Downtown North have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Best Western Plus Downtown North 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 Best Western Plus Downtown North inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Plus Downtown North is inspected around three times per year on average.

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