Handel's Ice Cream

5311 N 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Handel's Ice Cream has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“Observed light build up of food debris in cold hold unit” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Handel's Ice Cream's latest score of 95 sits above the San Antonio average of 84. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Observed no current Food Permit. Ensure permit is current as per 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.

8-301.11.1

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

4 major violations.

View 4 violations

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(K)

Certified Food Manager (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location. Observed the CFM certificate was not posted. See remarks.

228.31(a)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(A)

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hands not washed when required

2-301.14

Improper handwashing procedure

2-301.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Handel's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Handel's Ice Cream on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Handel's Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “observed light build up of food debris in cold hold unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Handel's Ice Cream.

How does Handel's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Handel's Ice Cream most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Handel's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Handel's Ice Cream have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Handel's Ice Cream 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 Handel's Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Handel's Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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