Smoke Bbq & Riverbar
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
70
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SMOKE BBQ & RIVERBAR, located at 511 Villita St in San Antonio, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 16, 2026. The inspection identified one critical, one major, and two minor violations. These included unlabeled chemicals, plumbing leaks, and improper storage of employee food.
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Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Toxic materials not properly labeled
7-101.11
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
6-501.112
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Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Observed dirt accumulation on the bottom of reach-in cooler. Ensure this is cleaned regularly as per**01.11(C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Observed food permit is expired. Ensure to pay within 10 days to avoid late fees and possible suspension of permit as per 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.
8-301.11.1
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Observed missing rubber holder and discard tube on the soda dispensing guns at the bar. Ensure to have all soda dispensing rubber holster with a discard tube in good repair as per 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
Observed most recent report not posted. Ensure to post most recent report in a conspicuous area to the public as per Sec. 13-26 Every person authorized to operate a food establishment in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall post such permit and the latest city health inspection report, or cause them to be posted, in a conspicuous place within the premises where such food establishment is authorized to be established, maintained or operated. A food establishment may also choose to
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
1) GENERAL CLEANING NEEDED IN A FEW PLACES - UNDER ICE MAKER, UNDER TWO WIRE SHELVES, ETC. CLEAN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BOTH BARS. 2) SEALING/CAULKING NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
1) DOOR TO RESTROOMS NEEDS TO BE SELF-CLOSING. 2) WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS NEED COVERED TRASH CANS. 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.
6-501.19
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
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Sep 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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OBSERVED BAR BOTTLE AND SMALL OPEN ORANGE JUICE (MAYBE BAR MIXER, OR MAYBE EMPLOYEE DRINK) STORED IN ICE BIN AT BAR. ICE USED FOR GUESTS DRINKS MUST BE SEPARATE FROM ICE USED AS AN EXTERIOR COOLANT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD BEE IN ICE BIN. ENSURE ICE IS NOT CONTAMINATED. CORRECTED ON SITE. 3-303.11 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food.
3-303.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
1) DOOR TO RESTROOMS NEEDS TO BE SELF-CLOSING. 2) WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS NEED COVERED TRASH CANS. 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered.
6-501.19
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(1)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
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Mar 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
1) RESTROOM DOOR NEEDS TO BE SELF-CLOSING. 2) WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS NEED COVERED TRASH CANS. 5-501.17 Toilet room receptacle, covered. 6-501.19 Closing toilet room doors.
5-501.17
OBSERVED ONE DEAD ROACH. ENSURE BUILDING IS WELL SEALED, THAT YOU HAVE MONTHLY PEST SERVICE, AND THAT ANY SPILLS ARE CLEANED UP IMMEDIATELY. 6-202.16 Exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier. 6-501.111(B) Controlling pests. Check premises.
6-202.16
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