L & L Hawaiian BBQ

6934 Military Dr W, San Antonio, TX 78227
American
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

L & L Hawaiian BBQ has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned”, showing up four times.

Compared to other San Antonio restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Observed that that sanitizer concentration of the red sanitizer bucket was below 150 PPM. Observed only soap and water buckets in the kitchen. Ensure that Quaternary Ammonium sanitizers have concentrations between 200 to 400 Parts Per Million (PPM). These concentrations are NEEDED to effectively sanitize food-contact surfaces and nonfood-contact surfaces. If the concentrations are too high, then the sanitizers shall contaminate the food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of the dishes since it
4-501.116
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
67
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
58
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
74
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(D)
90
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
4-302.12(A)
Food does not meet standards of identity
3-601.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
82
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. Employee stated that no permit had been purchased and permit was unable to be procured. Establishment has failed to purchase valid permit for the fiscal year. A 10-day NOV is issued.
8-301.11.1
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
7-201.11
Observed no CFM on duty at the time of the inspection. Ensure a CFM is on duty at all hours of operation. 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)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Food does not meet standards of identity
3-601.11
45
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Ensure all food manager certificates are registered with the city. You will need to bring your certificate and complete an application with SAMHD located at 1901 S Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78204. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The fee for registration is $15.45. Must be completed by next routine inspection. For more information, please visit: http://www.sanantonio.gov/Health/FoodLicensing/FoodSafety/Training 228.221(a)(4)(A) Certified Food Protection Manager Ce
228.221(a)(4)(A)
Observed no CFM on duty at the time of the inspection. Ensure a CFM is on duty at all hours of operation. 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)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Food Handler Training criteria. Did not observe food handlers for all employees in food prep. Ensure all food handler certifications are procured during the time of the inspection.
228.31(d)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
47
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(E)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was L & L Hawaiian BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L & L Hawaiian BBQ on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L & L Hawaiian BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at L & L Hawaiian BBQ.

How does L & L Hawaiian BBQ compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

L & L Hawaiian BBQ most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has L & L Hawaiian BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L & L Hawaiian BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at L & L Hawaiian BBQ 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 L & L Hawaiian BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, L & L Hawaiian BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.