Smokey Mo's Bbq

7915 W 1604 N San Antonio, Tx 78254 « Back, San Antonio, TX

American

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Smokey Mo's Bbq has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from zero violations up to four.

Hand drying provision comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Smokey Mo's Bbq's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria. 7-201.11 Poisonous/toxic materials or chemicals stored properly. Observed a container of handwashing soap above food. STORE POISONOUS/TOXIC CHEMICALS AWAY FROM OR BELOW ANY FOOD, FOOD SERVICE ITEMS, OR SINGLE USE/SERVICE FOOD ITEMS.

4-501.114(F)(1)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(B)(1)

May 30, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding

3-403.11(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

2-102.11(B)

No soap available at handwashing sink

6-301.11

2.103.11 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that §228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PIC are met. There was no dedicated PIC for the establishment. SEE REMARKS.

228.34

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions

7-202.12(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(D)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 12, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Jun 8, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(A)

DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER WAS ONLY REACHING 95 DEGREES F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; ONE WORKING HANDWASHING SINK WAS ONLY REACHING 85-90 DEGREES F; FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT IT HAS ENOUGH HOT WATER CONSUMPTION THROUGHOUT THE DAY/HOURS OF OPERATION;THIS WAS CORRECTED ON SITE.

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Feb 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokey Mo's Bbq last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smokey Mo's Bbq on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smokey Mo's Bbq?

Across the inspection record, hand drying provision has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smokey Mo's Bbq.

How does Smokey Mo's Bbq compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Smokey Mo's Bbq most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Smokey Mo's Bbq's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Smokey Mo's Bbq have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Smokey Mo's 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 Smokey Mo's Bbq inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smokey Mo's Bbq is inspected around three times per year on average.

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