Kim's Express

5402 Military Dr W, San Antonio, TX 78242

Korean

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Kim's Express has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Observed three bags of ice inside of the freezer unit” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Kim's Express' latest score of 61 falls below the San Antonio average of 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

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)(1)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

3-602.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(A)

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

3-602.11(A)

Observed no thermometer inside of the True refrigerator where the gallons of milk, cartons of eggs, and packaged Time/ Temperature Control foe Safety foods were stored. The establishment shall have to purchase a new thermometer to place inside of the True refrigerator. Ensure all cold holds, coolers, refrigerators, mini fridges, freezers, and walk-in coolers have a thermometer that is calibrated, accurate, easily accessible, easily readable, durable, and in good repair. The thermometer MUST be p

4-204.112(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

No soap available at handwashing sink

6-301.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(A)

May 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

5-202.12(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

6-501.112

Observed trash can in unisex restroom did not have lid on trash can. Ensure restrooms used by females have lidded trash can. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.

5-501.17

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

Mechanical ventilation inadequate or absent

6-304.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Jun 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kim's Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kim's Express on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kim's Express?

Across the inspection record, “observed three bags of ice inside of the freezer unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kim's Express.

How does Kim's Express compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Kim's Express most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Kim's Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kim's Express have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kim's Express 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 Kim's Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kim's Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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