Holiday Inn Riverwalk

217 St Marys N, San Antonio, TX 78205

American

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Holiday Inn Riverwalk eight times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Observed missing wall tiles by the bakery freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Holiday Inn Riverwalk's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

observed food manger not present at time of inspection. Ensure at least one food manager is present physically at the establishment during operation hours 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)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Observed missing tiles at the base of the wall in the walk-in cooler and throughout the kitchen. Ensure to have this repaired to be smooth nonabsorbent and easily cleanable as per 228.171 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings.

228.171

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING ANY MEASURABLE SANITIZER. SANITIZER SUPPLY BUCKET WAS TOO FAR FROM WHERE HOSE IS ATTACHED SO STRAW WAS NOT IN SANITIZER. ALSO, RACK ADVANCING SLIDE WAS NOT ADVANCING RACKS THROUGH MACHINE. HOBART IS BEING CALLED TO SERVICE MACHINE. REWASH AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES THAT HAVE GONE THROUGH SINCE BUCKET WAS MOVED. YOU CAN USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING. 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria.

4-501.114(F)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(2)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(B)

SEVERAL NEW VENT HOOD FILTER PLATES NEEDED. ONE MISSING, AT LEAST 3 DAMAGED. ENSURE COMPLETE AND IN GOOD REPAIR. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. Safe materials and maintained in good repair.

228.223(h)

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Dish machine did not dispense any measurable sanitizer. Should be 50-100 PPM. Have dish machine serviced to dispense proper concentration of sanitizer. Test minimum of twice daily with test strips. Until serviced, use 3-compartment sink for sanitizing dishes. 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria.

4-501.114(F)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(2)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)(4)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(2)

Apr 20, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(2)

1) SOME SILICONE SEALANT IN ICE MAKER IS HANGING DOWN (LOWER PART). 2) ICE SCOOP HAS METAL EDGE THAT IS WORN AWAY. REPLACE THIS. SMALL WHITE (FOOD GRADE) TRASH CAN STYLE ICE BUCKET HAS CRACKS AROUND TOP RIM. HAVE THIS REPLACED. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.

228.223(h)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11(A)(1)

Jan 3, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration

4-703.11(B)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)(4)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Riverwalk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Riverwalk on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Riverwalk?

Across the inspection record, “observed missing wall tiles by the bakery freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Riverwalk.

How does Holiday Inn Riverwalk compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Holiday Inn Riverwalk most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Holiday Inn Riverwalk's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Riverwalk have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn Riverwalk 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 Holiday Inn Riverwalk inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Riverwalk is inspected around three times per year on average.

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