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Bill Miller BBQ #54

5250 De Zavala Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230
American
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Bill Miller BBQ #54 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “observed surfaces around soda machine nozzles dirty” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.

Among San Antonio restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Observed food items inside walk in cooler not protected. Ensure food items are covered as per -302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(1)
86
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
78
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Observed food items inside walk in cooler not protected. Ensure food items are covered as per -302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
70
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Observed food items inside walk in cooler not protected. Ensure food items are covered as per -302.11(A)(4) Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
78
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils
3-304.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(B)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
78
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
4-901.11
82
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
4-901.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
6-101.11(A)(1)
61
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart. Observed there was no measurable chlorine levels in the sanitizing stage of the three compartment sink. See remarks.
4-501.114(A)
74
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(4)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bill Miller BBQ #54 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bill Miller BBQ #54 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bill Miller BBQ #54?

Across the inspection record, “observed surfaces around soda machine nozzles dirty” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bill Miller BBQ #54.

How does Bill Miller BBQ #54 compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Bill Miller BBQ #54 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Bill Miller BBQ #54's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bill Miller BBQ #54 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bill Miller BBQ #54 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bill Miller BBQ #54 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bill Miller BBQ #54 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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