Smokey Mo's Bbq
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
74
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Smokey Mo's BBQ, located at 7418 NW 410 in San Antonio, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 10, 2025. During this inspection, two major and two minor violations were noted, including issues with food labeling and temperature control for potato salad and banana pudding. The inspection also documented that the back exit door was observed open on two occasions, which can allow for pest entry.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
4-301.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
2-103.11(B)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
64
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Observed that the manager on site had an expired Food Manager certification (expired in December 2024). There MUST always be a Certified Food Manager (CFM) on site during all hours of operation. They are responsible for directing the flow of the kitchen and being knowledgeable about food handling and safety. The inspector HIGHLY RECOMMENDS that the shift manager with the expired certification and one other responsible Food Handler present today become CFMS so that any of them may leave for any o
228.31(b)
Observed no physical thermometer in the cold hold unit that stored the packaged potato salads. 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 placed in the warmest part of the refrigerator (near the door or opening) so that food handlers can check if the cold hold is not working correctly (keeping the food temperatur
4-204.112(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
64
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
67
May 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(1)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Observed no food manager on duty at the time of the inspection. Ensure a food manager 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)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
61
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(3)
55
Sep 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(1)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Permit holder responsibilities not met
8-304.11(K)
Food handler certifications were unable to be procured at the time of the inspection. ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria. Sec. 13-119. - Food handler certification required. (a) Food handler certification is required of all employees of a food establishment regardless of their position unless exempted under section 13-121. The food establishment shall maintain on the premises a certificate of completion of the food h
228.31(d)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(D)
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May 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
86
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
6-501.14(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
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