Shotgun House Roasters

1333 Buena Vista St, San Antonio, TX 78207

American

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Shotgun House Roasters has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 14, 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 two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “observed a leak at top faucet of hand sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in San Antonio average 84, so Shotgun House Roasters trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

OBSERVED AN ICE MACHINE THAT IS INSTALLED BUT DOES NOT HAVE A PROPER WAY OF CONVEYING SEWAGE. IT IS DRAINED INTO A SMALL RED BUCKET AND WATER IS DISCARDED IN MOP SINK. ICE MACHINE MUST HAVE AN APPROVED MANNER OF CONVEYING SEWAGE AS PER 5-402.13 Conveying sewage. ESTABLISHMENT IS RECOMMENDED TO RETURN TO USE OF ICE IN COOLERS UNTIL ISSUE CAN BE RESOLVED. ICE MACHINE MUST DISCARD INTO A PROPER DRAIN AND BE PROVIDED WITH AN AIR GAP.

5-402.13

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE RACK WITH UTENSILS AND FOODS. ENSURE THAT LINER USED IS A MATERIAL THAT COMPLIES AS PER 228.223(j) Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

228.223(j)

OBSERVED DOORS FOR RESTROOMS DO NOT HAVE SELF-CLOSING LATCH. DOORS NEED TO BE SELF-CLOSING AS PER 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.

6-501.19

May 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT IS UNPAID, ENSURE TO PAY FOR YOUR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT EVERY SEPTEMBER, SEE REMARKS.

8-301.11.1

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. EMPLOYEE PRESENT DURING INSPECTION ONLY HAD A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION, ENSURE SOMEONE POSESSING A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

228.31(b)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(A)

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Ensure that trash bins in restrooms are covered. 228 Were no other violations observed during inspection?.

Feb 13, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Water at hand sink too long time to heat-up ensure water heats up in timely manner. Water got hot eventually, recommend running hot water more often to ensure it does not take minutes to get hot.

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

Sinks need to be cleaned.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shotgun House Roasters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shotgun House Roasters on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shotgun House Roasters?

Across the inspection record, “observed a leak at top faucet of hand sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shotgun House Roasters.

How does Shotgun House Roasters compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Shotgun House Roasters most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Shotgun House Roasters' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shotgun House Roasters have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shotgun House Roasters 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 Shotgun House Roasters inspected?

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

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