J Pot Bbq
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
52
Score
J POT BBQ, located at 415 W 1604 S in San Antonio, TX 78245, underwent a high-risk inspection on November 26, 2025, with a score of 52. This inspection identified two critical, three major, and one minor violation, including issues with cold holding temperatures for crab legs and cut fruit, a malfunctioning cold hold unit, and improper thawing of raw meat. Previous inspections for J POT BBQ have generally been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
4-201.11
52
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Observed heavy ice build up in walk in freezer as well as water pooling in cold hold unit that hold raw meet on prep line. Correction: Ensure that all equipment is working adequately as per 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)(1)
50
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
At time of inspection establishment has water heater down and is bareley making hot water temp. Establishment will not serve customers until hot water heater is fixed and will send inspector video. Correction: ensure that hot water temps are reached as per 5-103.11(B) Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?.
5-103.11(B)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)(1)
55
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
70
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