The Jerk Shack

10234 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX 78251

African

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at The Jerk Shack stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “containers of food in walk-in cooler stored directly on the floor”, showing up three times.

The Jerk Shack's latest score of 64 falls below the San Antonio average of 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(1)

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111(D)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

4-602.11(E)(4)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

It is recommended for the establishment to have another employee with supervisory authority to obtain Food Protection Manager Certification to cover for shift changes. Food Manager must be present at establishment during 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)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(B)(1)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12(B)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food

7-201.11

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14(A)(2)

You have until 12/05/24 to purchase your permit. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.

8-301.11.1

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(B)(1)

Jan 2, 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)

Observed unpaid permit. Correction: Establisment has 10 days to pay for food permit and inspector will recheck. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation.

8-301.11.1

Observed concentration of mechanical ware washing using bleach at 25 PPM. Correction: Ensure that employees test ware washing to make sure PPM is at least 50 and no more than 100 PPM as per 4-501.116 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.

4-501.116

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

3-302.12

Jan 13, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Handler Training criteria. Observed no Food Handler certifications. Ensure all employees handling foods obtain a valid Food Handler certificate and ensure keeping a hard copy at establishment.

228.31(d)

According to Chapter 13, Food Manager certificates must be registered with the City of San Antonio. Please register Food Manager certificate at 1901 S. Alamo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Jerk Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Jerk Shack on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Jerk Shack?

Across the inspection record, “containers of food in walk-in cooler stored directly on the floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Jerk Shack.

How does The Jerk Shack compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

The Jerk Shack most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has The Jerk Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Jerk Shack have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Jerk Shack 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 The Jerk Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Jerk Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.

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