Saltgrass Steak House

2885 Cinema Ridge, San Antonio, TX 78238

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Saltgrass Steak House has eight inspections in the public record. Saltgrass Steak House was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Observed three metal pans on the clean dish rack” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

7-204.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Observed that the dish washing machine was a heat-treating machine. The staff did NOT have heat testing strips on site or a thermometer that can be run through the machine along with the dishes to record the hot water sanitization temperatures. Ensure that dish washing machines are reaching high enough hot water temperatures so that it can eliminate any pathogens that remain on the dish and utensil surfaces. With this dish washing machine the Rinse cycle should reach a MINIMUM temperature of 180

4-204.115(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Observed that neither of the two CFMs present today could show a physical or digital copy of their CFM certification. The inspector shall leave behind their business number so that they can send a copy of their certification once they can access their account. There MUST always be a Certified Food Manager (CFM) on site during all hours of kitchen operation. They are responsible for directing the flow of the kitchen and being knowledgeable about food handling and safety. The inspector HIGHLY RECO

228.221(a)(4)(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

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

View 8 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Tracking powders prohibited. Ensure tracking powders are not utilized inside the kitchen area.

7-206.13(A)

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(A)

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

May 31, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15(A)

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11(B)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Food does not meet standards of identity

3-601.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15(D)

Jan 31, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Observed quat sanitizer at a level of 500 quat. Ensure the quat sanitizer is at a range of 150-400 quat at all times. 4-501.114(C) Quaternary ammonium compound solution concentration indicated by the manufacturer's instructions.

4-501.114(C)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Food does not meet standards of identity

3-601.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. At time of inspection residual date marking stickers were observed on the outside of "ready-for-use" food storage containers.

228.114(c)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food

2-303.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saltgrass Steak House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saltgrass Steak House on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saltgrass Steak House?

Across the inspection record, “observed three metal pans on the clean dish rack” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Saltgrass Steak House.

How does Saltgrass Steak House compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Saltgrass Steak House most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Saltgrass Steak House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Saltgrass Steak House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Saltgrass Steak House 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 Saltgrass Steak House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saltgrass Steak House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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