Stella Public House
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
23
Score
The most recent inspection for STELLA PUBLIC HOUSE, located at 1414 Alamo St S #105 in San Antonio, TX 78210, was conducted on 2025-12-05 and resulted in a high-risk score of 23. This inspection identified 2 critical, 6 major, and 11 minor violations, including issues with plumbing fixtures and pest control, such as roaches in the kitchen and gnats behind the bar. While this inspection noted significant concerns, STELLA PUBLIC HOUSE has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
6
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Observed weak water pressure for hot and cold water behind coffee bar. Hand washing system shall be designed to maintain a minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch (psi) and shall be designed to provide the maximum daily demand for the various types of facilities listed in 30 TAC §290.45(d)(1)(A). 5-103.12 Water pressure.
5-103.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Hot water temperatures did reach minimum of 100F inside women's restroom. 5-103.11(A) Water capacity.
5-103.11(A)
Observed low water pressure at hand sink in kitchen. Hand washing system shall be designed to maintain a minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch (psi) and shall be designed to provide the maximum daily demand for the various types of facilities listed in 30 TAC §290.45(d)(1)(A). 5-103.12 Water pressure.
5-103.12
Unable to access copies of food handler certificates during time of inspection. 228.31(e) The food establishment shall maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler training course for each food employee.
228.31(e)
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14(B)(1)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Observed unlabeled bags of prepared brussels sprouts inside walk-in cooler. Prepared foods in refrigerator were improperly labeled. Food should be marked with an identifier name, date of preparation and a discard date. Date of preparation is day one, plus 6 for a total of 7 days. *228.75(g)(1) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. The longest USE BY date is the day of preparation plus 6 days
228.75(g)(1)
Observed unlabeled packages of cooked foods inside freezer. Prepared foods in refrigerator were improperly labeled. Food should be marked with an identifier name, date of preparation and a discard date. Date of preparation is day one, plus 6 for a total of 7 days. *228.75(g)(1) Date marking prepare on site RTE/ TCS food. The longest USE BY date is the day of preparation plus 6 days
228.75(g)(1)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
23
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
74
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
82
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)(4)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(2)
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
6-202.11
67
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
74
May 30, 2023
Routine
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
4-703.11(C)(2)
DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING ANY MEASURABLE SANITIZER. DISPENSE CYCLE IS TOO SHORT OR PUMP/PUMP TUBE NEEDS REPAIR AS SANITIZER IS PRESENT IN LINES, JUST NOT ENOUGH IN SANITIZER RINSE WATER. USE COMPARTMENT OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMPLISH SANITIZING STEP. CALL AUTO-CHLOR TO SERVICE MACHINE.4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria.
4-501.114(F)
Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils
3-304.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
3-403.11(D)
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
5-202.12(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(D)
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
4-201.11
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Jan 30, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)
DISH MACHINE WAS NOT DISPENSING REQUIRED 50-100 PPM CHLORINE. 0 PPM. PRIMED MACHINE AND IT HAS BLEACH AND FUNCTIONS, BUT WHEN RAN AN ADDITIONAL CYCLE, BLEACH DID NOT STAY HIGH ENOUGH. CALL AUTO-CHLOR AND HAVE SERVICED. REWASH ANYTHING WASHED SINCE LAST RECORDED GOOD MEASUREMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP FOR SANITIZING. 4-501.114(F) Chemical sanitizer generated on-site, criteria.
4-501.114(F)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11(A)(1)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
1) SANDWICH PREP COOLER HAS FAILING GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS. UNIT IS SCHEDULED TO BE REPLACED. ENSURE ITEMS ARE KEPT COLD. USE ICE BATHS IF NEEDED. TRACK TIME AND HOLD FOR ONLY 6 HOURS IF RISES TO BETWEEN 42 AND 70 F. IF EVER ABOVE 70 THE TIME WOULD ONLY BE 4 HOURS. DO NOT KEEP ITEMS HERE OVERNIGHT. 2) CRACKED LID TO COLD BREW COFFEE IN WALK IN COOLER. HAVE THIS REPLACED. 228.223(h) Equipment and utensil design and construction. safe materials and maintained in good repair.
228.223(h)
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