Behind the Kitchen Door: Checking in on Spring Break hot spots

SAN ANTONIO – Spring Break is a busy time for families from near and far to explore all of the fun activities San Antonio has to offer. Whether it’s riding coasters at amusement parks, wandering through museums, bowling or jumping on trampolines there’s plenty to keep a family busy over the spring break vacation.

Of course, doing all those activities works up a healthy appetite but you don’t want to have to worry about how clean the place is.

Behind the Kitchen Door has pulled the recent inspection reports for dozens of local entertainment establishments and popular attractions that also serve food.

Overall, the vast majority of the businesses got high scores from health inspectors with only minor deductions for health code violations.

Here’s what we found:

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Main Event Entertainment
1911 N FM 1604 E
Date: 12/07/2022
Score 100
Main Event Entertainment
8514 State Hwy 151
Date: 02/17/2023
Score 97
Minor deductions including “debris in the coolers for the bar area where the glassware is stored.”
Bowlero San Antonio
13307 US 281 Hwy
Date: 01/02/2023
Score 90
Deductions for violations including “multiple cleaned utensils with food debris still on them,” “multiple chemical spray bottles without labeling,” “debris accumulation on the interior ceiling of the ice machine,” and “The ware washing machine at the bar did not have sanitizer hooked up to it upon arrival.”
Bowlero Thousand Oaks
4330 Thousand Oaks
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 93
Deductions included “establishment unable to show proof of current permit,” “unable to show proof of food handler certifications,” and “pests in kitchen.”
Astro Bowl Sports Center
3203 Harry Wurzbach
Date: 08/19/2022
Score 94
Deductions included “wet and distressed chlorine testing strips,” “soiled fan that was located in the kitchen,” “sanitizer buckets reading higher than 200 PPM.”
Urban Air Adventure Park
11791 Bandera Rd
Date: 12/15/2022
Score 94
Deductions included, “need to ensure to label all working, chemical spray bottles with the common name of the chemical,” “need to ensure that there is at least one employee that has a current, non-expired certified food manager’s certificate and who is physically present during the kitchen’s hours of operation,” and “some general cleaning is needed on the floor in between, underneath, and behind fryer and other cooking equipment.”
Urban Air Adventure Park South
165 Military Dr SW
Date: 11/23/2022
Score 95
Deductions included, “ice scoop in small soda fountain laying in ice. Also observed: ice scoop on main ice machine stored on top of ice machine. Needs to be stored where no contamination to ice scoop or ice will occur,” “family restroom door is not self closing. must be self closing,” and “inspection report not posted.”
Urban Air Park North
618 Loop 410 NW
Date: 10/21/2022
Score 98
Minor deduction for “no certified food manager present during inspection.”
Altitude Trampoline Park
11075 IH 10 W
Date: 11/16/2022
Score 100
Flipz Trampoline Park
910 SE Military Dr
Date: 09/01/2022
Score 100
Andretti Indoor Karting and Game
5527 N 1604 W
Date: 12/07/2022
Score 93
Violations included, “sanitizer containers on the same level with food items,” “working containers, spray bottles, without labeling to indicate the toxic/poisonous chemical,” “Observed a Certified Food Manager certificate was not posted.”
TopGolf San Antonio
5539 N FM 1604 W
Date: 10/17/2022
Score 97
Deductions for “raw chicken on the same shelf as shrimp cocktail.”
Alamo City Golf Trail
13202 Scarsdale Dr
Date: 01/30/2023
Score 98
Brackenridge Park Golf Course
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Date: 09/05/2022
Score 100
Cedar Creek Golf Course
8250 Vista Colina
Date: 12/22/2022
Score 100
Embassy Golf
500 Embassy Oaks
Date: 11/03/2022
Score 95
Deductions included violations for “not have any testing devices for the bleach sanitizer on-site,” and “food-contact surfaces are not sanitized after being cleaned.”
Mission Del Lago Golf Course
1250 Mission Grande
Date: 07/21/2022
Score 100
Olmos Basin Golf Course
7022 McCullough Ave
Date: 10/07/2022
Score 100
Riverside Golf Course
203 McDonald St
Date: 08/08/2022
Score 98
31 5-202.12(A) Hand washing facility provide water at a temperature of at least 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PLEASE ENSURE HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT HAND SINK.
Silverhorn Golf Club of Texas
1100 W Bitters Rd
Date: 11/09/2022
Score 100
Willow Springs Golf Course
202 AT&T Center Parkway
Date: 03/03/2023
Score 99
43 6-501.14(A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Remove dust and debris from AC vent above by the ice machine

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Santikos Westlakes Theater
1255 Loop 410 SW #117
Date: 02/17/2023
Score 96
Deductions included, “small leak in the hand sink faucet,” “boxes of food and sauces on the floor in the walk in cooler and dry good storage area,” and “tongs stored directly in the bin of pickles. Ensure all utensils are stored properly with their handles facing up.”
Santikos Northwest
7600 IH 10 W
Date: 01/04/2023
Score 100
Santikos Embassy 14 Theater
13707 Embassy Row
Date: 02/20/2023
Score 98
Minor deduction for “ware washing machine was not dispensing any detectable levels of sanitizer.”
Palladium Theater
17703 IH 10 W
Date: 02/14/2023
Score 96
Minor deductions for, “two instances of off temperature control cold hold,” “a build up of refuse in the enclosure area,” and “oil/grease leaking out of the disposal unit and running to the street.”
Alamo Draft House Cinemas
618 Loop 410 NW
Date: 12/12/2022
Score 100
AMC Theater Rivercenter 9
849 E Commerce St
Date: 05/02/2022
Score 100
AMC Theaters Alamo IMAX 2
849 E Commerce St
Date: 05/02/2022
Score 100
Empire Theater
226 N St Mary’s
Date: 04/26/2022
Score 100
Galaxy Theater
2938 NE Loop 410
Date: 12/23/2022
Score 100
Cinemark San Antonio 16
5063 NW Loop 410
Date: 08/23/2022
Score 98
The Magik Theater
420 S Alamo St
Date: 11/29/2022
Score 100
The Majestic/Ambassador Theater Group
224 E Houston St
Date: 07/15/2022
Score 100
The Woodlawn Theater
1920 Fredericksburg Rd
Date: 10/11/2022
Score 100

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Alamo Gift Museum
300 Alamo Plaza
Date: 08/10/2022
Score 100
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
318 E Houston St
Date: 09/12/2022
Score 100
McNay Art Museum/Snack Bar
6000 N New Braunfels
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Plaza Wax Museum
301 Alamo Plaza
Date: 07/26/2022
Score 100
The DoSeum Catering
2800 Broadway
Date: 11/21/2022
Score 100
Witte HEB Science Treehouse/Gift Shop
3801 Broadway B
Date: 10/25/2022
Score 97

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Aussie Snacks
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 97
Bistro Cafe
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 95
Deductions for, “soil residue on interior wall of metal food storage containers,” and “food stored on freezer floor.”
Coke Cart
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 100
Dippin Dots
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 100
Kiddie Park
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 96
Deductions for not marking commercially prepared food and not having a hand washing facility accessible.
Lions Pride Gift Shop
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 08/23/2022
Score 100
Nanooki
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 100
Outpost Amazonia
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 95
Violations included, “filled chip baskets stacked on top of one another. ensure food is protected from contamination by placing a food grade protective barrier on top of filled baskets.”
Riverview Cafe
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 100
Sazoombi
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 100
Snack-a-Roos
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 97
Deductions for improperly storing in-use utensils and nonfood-contact surfaces that were in need of cleaning.
Starbucks
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 95
Violations included, “several small black flying insects throughout the establishment,” “refrigeration units are in need of cleaning, observed food debris bottom shelves,” and “food storage containers not identified by common name.”
Train Depot
3903 N St Mary’s
Date: 10/14/2022
Score 97

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Adaptations
10500 SeaWorld Dr #98e
San Antonio, TX 78251
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Adventure Gifts
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
AQSW Turi Beach Bar
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Aquatica Pool Bar
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Azul Stadium
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Big Surf Snacks
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Currents
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Dine With Shamu
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Dippin Dots Ice Cream Hut
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
FOP market
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Harbor Market
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Hat Shack
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Ice Cream Parlor
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Journey To Atlantis
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Kiwi Traders
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Lone Star Lakeside Bar
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Main Mast North End Park Front Gate
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Mango Market
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Ocean Treasures
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Penguin Gifts
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Pizza & More
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Ports of Call
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Rio Grill
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Rositas
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Sea Lion Walrus Otter Stadium
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Sea Star Market
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
SeaWorld Employee Cafe & Bakery
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
SeaWorld Food Service Warehouse Food Service Warehouse
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
SeaWorld Ice Plant
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Shamu Market
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Shamu Soft Serve
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Shamu’s Smoke House
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Shamu’s Emporium
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Ski Stadium Snacks
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Snack Attack
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Stingray Market
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Sweet Treats Bakery
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
The Point
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Treasure Trove
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Waterstone Grill
Date: 02/23/2023
Score 100
Wave Breaker Market
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100
Whitewater Exchange
Date: 02/24/2023
Score 100

Metro Health reports for Six Flags Fiesta Texas did not list each food location by name so it was difficult to know the score for each individual food business in the park. Based on the available reports most of the locations were last inspected on February 18 and 19 of this year. A few of the locations were inspected last year in August and September.

The majority of the locations got perfect scores of 100. The lowest score was a 97.

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*Note: this is not a comprehensive list. It only includes venues popular with Spring Breakers that are located within the city of San Antonio that had recent health inspections available through San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

Want to know who has good scores and who doesn’t? KSAT 12 has a new tool for that.

Just click this link, and it will take you to a new mapping tool we have showing the recent scores for San Antonio food businesses.

The reports go back six months and are frequently updated.

You can catch Tim’s BKD reports Thursdays on the Nightbeat.

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Score Guide:

100-90 = A (Very Good to Acceptable)

89-80 = B (Acceptable to Marginal)

79 or lower = C (Marginal to Poor)

*Metro Health indicates that scores of 69 or lower are failing scores

Want to know who has good scores and who doesn’t? We have a new tool for that.

Just click this link(https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/08/09/map-search-restaurant-inspections-around-san-antonio/) and it will take you to a new mapping tool we have showing all the scores for local food businesses.

The reports go back 6 months and are frequently updated.

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