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Vapes, e-cigarettes banned in San Antonioās public spaces
Read full article: Vapes, e-cigarettes banned in San Antonioās public spacesAn alarming trend of younger people and teens using e-cigarettes and vapes is pushing the City of San Antonio to change its Smoke-Free Ordinance to include these products.
Grocery cart pork, roaches, & lukewarm raw patties found inside San Antonio restaurants, grocery stores
Read full article: Grocery cart pork, roaches, & lukewarm raw patties found inside San Antonio restaurants, grocery storesHealth inspectors found a grocery store keeping pork in a shopping cart and live roaches crawling around a food mart during October 2024 inspections.
Employee dips finger in salsa at West Side restaurant to check temperature, rodent feces found in downtown ice machine
Read full article: Employee dips finger in salsa at West Side restaurant to check temperature, rodent feces found in downtown ice machineOne restaurant avoided answering questions about their low score and another had rodent poop in the ice machine.
Free party, resource fair at Hamilton Community Center this Saturday
Read full article: Free party, resource fair at Hamilton Community Center this SaturdaySan Antonio Parks and Recreation is hosting a community party and resource fair at the Hamilton Community Center on the Northeast Side this Saturday.
Metro Health invites KSATās āBehind the Kitchen Doorā at popular Greek restaurant
Read full article: Metro Health invites KSATās āBehind the Kitchen Doorā at popular Greek restaurantIn honor of National Food Safety Education Month, Metro Health and a local restaurant invited KSAT to follow an inspector during a planned visit at Papouliās on Huebner Road.
Two restaurants serve up sides of major improvements in latest inspection reports
Read full article: Two restaurants serve up sides of major improvements in latest inspection reportsMonths after earning low scores on their health inspections, new scores show two San Antonio restaurants have made major improvements.
Sports bar ordered for reinspection after dead roach found on counter, jalapeƱos found in Fireball bucket
Read full article: Sports bar ordered for reinspection after dead roach found on counter, jalapeƱos found in Fireball bucketDead roaches, rodent feces and small flies around a dishwashing station are some of the violations that health inspectors found at three San Antonio restaurants.
Restaurant flagged for employees failing to wash hands, leaving cooked beans on the floor
Read full article: Restaurant flagged for employees failing to wash hands, leaving cooked beans on the floorA Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a taqueria, a Mexican restaurant, and a sports bar.
SAPD demuestra el peligro del calor en autos tras rescatar niƱos
Read full article: SAPD demuestra el peligro del calor en autos tras rescatar niƱosEl departamento de policĆa de San Antonio estĆ” enviando un mensaje al pĆŗblico despuĆ©s de que una madre fue acusada de un delito grave el 28 de junio por supuestamente dejar a su bebĆ© y dos niƱos pequeƱos en un auto caliente durante casi una hora.
After kids rescued from hot car, SAPD hosts car temperature demonstration to educate public
Read full article: After kids rescued from hot car, SAPD hosts car temperature demonstration to educate publicSAPD is sending a message to the public after a mother was charged with a felony Friday for allegedly leaving her baby and toddlers in a hot car for almost an hour.
Planned Parenthood South Texas launches fund for healthcare on 2nd anniversary of Dobbs ruling
Read full article: Planned Parenthood South Texas launches fund for healthcare on 2nd anniversary of Dobbs rulingPlanned Parenthood of South Texas announced it is starting a fund to help people without insurance receive general healthcare services.
Reinspection ordered at Mexican restaurant flagged for storing raw beef above open pancake mix
Read full article: Reinspection ordered at Mexican restaurant flagged for storing raw beef above open pancake mixA Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a popular bakery chain, a meat market and a Northwest Side Korean barbeque restaurant.
Councilmembers want to speed up rollout of controversial Reproductive Justice Fund
Read full article: Councilmembers want to speed up rollout of controversial Reproductive Justice FundSome San Antonio City Council members say a city fund that, in part, could help cover the travel costs for women seeking legal, out-of-state abortions isnāt being rolled out quickly enough.
New initiative aims to bring more awareness to domestic violence resources in San Antonio
Read full article: New initiative aims to bring more awareness to domestic violence resources in San AntonioSan Antonio businesses have until Oct. 1 to display domestic violence resource signs as part of a new initiative aimed at addressing some of the highest rates of domestic violence in Texas.
Metro Health inspectors work to ensure Fiesta food vendors meet safety standards
Read full article: Metro Health inspectors work to ensure Fiesta food vendors meet safety standardsFiesta is back! The Alamo City is rocking and enjoying tasty food and drinks, but is what youāre consuming safe? A KSAT crew followed San Antonio Metropolitan Health District inspectors to find out.
Metro Health to host annual Fiesta de Salud at Crockett Park on Wednesday
Read full article: Metro Health to host annual Fiesta de Salud at Crockett Park on WednesdayThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will host its annual Fiesta de Salud on Wednesday to provide health resources to the community.
Metro Health announces National Public Health Week programming
Read full article: Metro Health announces National Public Health Week programmingThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has begun its National Public Health Week programming, including offering scholarships in honor of its former director, Dr. Fernando A. Guerra.
Metro Health delivers garden beds to San Antonio families to help improve their health
Read full article: Metro Health delivers garden beds to San Antonio families to help improve their healthMetro Health is helping people improve their health and sparking joy with a unique gardening project called "The Million Gardens" initiative.
Metro Health inspectors visit San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo food vendors
Read full article: Metro Health inspectors visit San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo food vendorsIt takes a team to ensure food on the grounds are safe for the thousands of daily visitors to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.
New SAPD substation āsafe roomsā offer comfort, privacy to abuse survivors giving statements
Read full article: New SAPD substation āsafe roomsā offer comfort, privacy to abuse survivors giving statementsAbuse survivors coming into police stations to give statements are being given a private, calming and comfortable space. It's helping them give better statements while allowing them a safe place to talk to victims advocates.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Chinese restaurant closes out 2023 with failing health score
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Chinese restaurant closes out 2023 with failing health scoreA Chinese restaurant wrapped up 2023 with a failing health inspection score, while another business had its permit temporarily suspended by the inspector.
San Antonio only āgold medalā city in Texas, according to CityHealthās rankings of public health policy
Read full article: San Antonio only āgold medalā city in Texas, according to CityHealthās rankings of public health policySan Antonio recently landed a spot on a list of cities praised for their public health policies aimed at assisting marginalized communities, according to data from CityHealth.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Restaurant sees high health score of 91 tumble into the 60s
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Restaurant sees high health score of 91 tumble into the 60sA trio of local meat markets racked up an impressive list of health code violations during their November inspections, but they didnāt do as bad as one restaurant that failed its inspection.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Restaurant fails health inspection for second time in a row
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Restaurant fails health inspection for second time in a rowA Mexican restaurant got a failing score on its health inspection last month, the second failing score for the business in the past two months. Meanwhile, another business had its license temporarily suspended due to a sewage backup.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Roach, rodent activity adds up to failing score for West Side taco business
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Roach, rodent activity adds up to failing score for West Side taco businessA taco place got a scary score from a health inspector on Halloween after the business failed the inspection in part due to roach and rodent activity.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Coffee shopās license suspended (again) due to roach infestation
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Coffee shopās license suspended (again) due to roach infestationThe health department was forced to shut down a local coffee shop for the second time this year due to a recurring problem ā a roach infestation.
How to stay healthy during the holiday season
Read full article: How to stay healthy during the holiday seasonAs holiday festivities are approaching and temperatures on the chilly side, the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) is encouraging the community to take safety measures to stay healthy while preparing for the upcoming celebrations and family gatherings.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Roach infestation forces temporary closure of Mexican restaurant
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Roach infestation forces temporary closure of Mexican restaurantA Mexican restaurant with a recent history of high scores saw its October health inspection score take a big hit due to a roach infestation. The pest problem also forced the health department to suspend their license.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Roach infestation leads to temporary closure of West side restaurant
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Roach infestation leads to temporary closure of West side restaurantThe health department forced a West Side Mexican restaurant to temporarily shut down last month to deal with a roach infestation. This week, the owner told KSAT Reporter Tim Gerber theyāve made some changes to keep things clean behind their kitchen door.
Rare look inside command center assessing risk of death for domestic violence victims during a crisis
Read full article: Rare look inside command center assessing risk of death for domestic violence victims during a crisisThe Domestic Violence Navigation Line, established in 2021, just received a new wave of funding to continue making on-the-spot assessments that result in immediate resources for victims.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Quartet of restaurants see high scores tumble during recent health inspections
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Quartet of restaurants see high scores tumble during recent health inspectionsFour San Antonio restaurants with recent histories of high scores saw their September health inspection scores take a nosedive. KSAT Investigates reporter Tim Gerber pulled the reports to find out what happened behind their kitchen doors.
Behind the Kitchen Door: West Side Mongolian grill kicked out of location by landlord for unpaid rent
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: West Side Mongolian grill kicked out of location by landlord for unpaid rentA low score on a recent health inspection was the least of the problems a West side Mongolian grill faced. The landlord told KSAT Investigates reporter Tim Gerber that the business was evicted for being behind on rent, and they left a big mess behind the kitchen door.
Annual Baby Buggy Walk raising awareness of infant mortality, pregnancy loss
Read full article: Annual Baby Buggy Walk raising awareness of infant mortality, pregnancy lossThe City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health Districtās (Metro Health) Healthy Start program is hosting the 10th Annual Baby Buggy Walk and Health Expo this Saturday to raise awareness about infant mortality and pregnancy loss.
Metro Health to host mass flu vaccination event at Alamodome
Read full article: Metro Health to host mass flu vaccination event at AlamodomeAs temperatures drop and holiday festivities begin, the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District will host a mass vaccination event to protect the community against the flu.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Roach infestation forces temporary closure of Chinese Restaurant
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Roach infestation forces temporary closure of Chinese RestaurantIn this edition of āBehind the Kitchen Door,ā the owner of a Chinese restaurant told KSAT Investigates reporter Tim Gerber the roaches in his business came from a delivery.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Asian buffet fails inspection, owner fires manager
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Asian buffet fails inspection, owner fires managerAn Asian buffet that barely passed a health inspection earlier this year failed its August inspection, but the owner told KSAT Investigates reporter Tim Gerber heās made some major changes since then.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Barbacoa restaurant goes from failing health inspection to acing follow up visit
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Barbacoa restaurant goes from failing health inspection to acing follow up visitA barbacoa restaurant on San Antonioās West Side flunked an August health inspection but managed to turn things around in a big way by nearly acing a follow up inspection this month. Meanwhile, a popular South Side taco house racked up 9 repeat violations, leading to a low score.
Asthma Peak Week: Free city program aims to help children, families control asthma attacks
Read full article: Asthma Peak Week: Free city program aims to help children, families control asthma attacksThis time of year can be difficult for people who have asthma. Doctors and physicians typically see a spike in asthma attacks and hospitalizations from late September to early October.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Pei Wei location temporarily closed in July due to roach infestation
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Pei Wei location temporarily closed in July due to roach infestationA popular Asian diner with a history of high scores was forced to temporarily shut down recently due to a roach infestation and not having hot water.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Dirty soda nozzles, moldy ice machine earn convenience store barely passing score
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Dirty soda nozzles, moldy ice machine earn convenience store barely passing scoreA convenience store on the Northeast Side with a history of low health scores barely passed its July health inspection, and a Chinese restaurant was given 10 days to hire pest control services after an inspector found live and dead roaches hanging out in the kitchen.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Supermarket, businesses inside battle roaches and other pests
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Supermarket, businesses inside battle roaches and other pestsA pizza place with a pest problem got a failing score on a health inspection just months after posting a nearly perfect score. Meanwhile, a pair of businesses inside a supermarket had numerous live and dead roaches.
Metro Health celebrates Kids Eat Right month with healthy recipes, food demos, events
Read full article: Metro Health celebrates Kids Eat Right month with healthy recipes, food demos, eventsSan Antonio Metro Health is focused on building healthier communities and celebrating Kids Eat Right Month with nutritional education.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Restaurant workers didnāt wash up during inspection, prepped tacos with bare hands
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Restaurant workers didnāt wash up during inspection, prepped tacos with bare handsThe manager of a Mexican restaurant claimed a health inspector wasnāt āfeeling their energyā when she gave them a low score last month.
Latest San Antonio Metro Health data shows COVID cases have increased 387% since early July
Read full article: Latest San Antonio Metro Health data shows COVID cases have increased 387% since early JulyCOVID-19 is still present in Bexar County, and weāre seeing a sharp rise in cases as kids return to school.
Metro Health bringing over 50 organizations together to reduce violence in San Antonio
Read full article: Metro Health bringing over 50 organizations together to reduce violence in San AntonioThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is hoping to reduce gun violence, sexual violence and youth violence by bringing community organizations and government entities together to develop a five-year plan.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Weevils, ants found in bags of dry foods lead to low score, re-inspection for cafe
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Weevils, ants found in bags of dry foods lead to low score, re-inspection for cafeRoaches, weevils, ants, and dirty conditions led to re-inspections for three San Antonio food businesses, including a local coffee shop and convenience store with a history of low scores.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Health Department shuts down Chinese restaurant for āgross and insanitary conditionsā
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Health Department shuts down Chinese restaurant for āgross and insanitary conditionsāHealth inspectors recently ordered a Chinese restaurant to close due to unsanitary conditions after failing a May health inspection. Meanwhile, a local coffee shop was also shut down because of a roach infestation, and a taco business had to close due to no hot water.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Seafood restaurant recovering from fire, low health score
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Seafood restaurant recovering from fire, low health scoreA seafood restaurant is trying to get back on its feet after a fire last month and a low score on their recent health inspection.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Roaches, dirty conditions earn North Side cafe low health score
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Roaches, dirty conditions earn North Side cafe low health scoreTwo San Antonio restaurants with a history of lower scores found themselves with plenty of corrections to make after health inspectors found several violations during their May inspections.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Health inspectors made repeat visits to restaurants following May inspections
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Health inspectors made repeat visits to restaurants following May inspectionsHealth inspectors had to revisit several local restaurants that racked up numerous health code violations last month.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Roach infestation results in temporary closure of Southwest Side restaurant
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Roach infestation results in temporary closure of Southwest Side restaurantA roach infestation forced health inspectors to temporarily shut down a Southwest Side restaurant following a May inspection.
Metro Health staff demonstrate healthy recipes, provides nutritional resources
Read full article: Metro Health staff demonstrate healthy recipes, provides nutritional resourcesThe City of San Antonio offers different nutritional workshops where residents can learn about healthy meals and are provided resources to better understand nutrition.
Mosquitos swarm in San Antonio after recent rains. Hereās how to battle them
Read full article: Mosquitos swarm in San Antonio after recent rains. Hereās how to battle themThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District said they are seeing an uptick of mosquitoes due to the recent rain in the city.
Permit revoked at Korean barbecue restaurant where inspectors found pest feces near condiments
Read full article: Permit revoked at Korean barbecue restaurant where inspectors found pest feces near condimentsA Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a popular bakery chain, a meat market and a Northwest Side Korean barbeque restaurant.
Behind the Kitchen Door: 10 repeat violations sink convenience storeās health score
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: 10 repeat violations sink convenience storeās health scoreA West Side convenience store racked up numerous health code violations, including 10 that were repeats from a previous inspection.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Popular South Side Mexican restaurant gets failing health score
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Popular South Side Mexican restaurant gets failing health scoreA popular South Side Mexican restaurant failed its April health inspection, and when KSAT Investigates reporter Tim Gerber dropped in this week to find out what happened, the manager didnāt serve up any answers. He disappeared behind the kitchen door.
Behind the Kitchen Door: South Side Mexican restaurant gets failing health score of 67
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: South Side Mexican restaurant gets failing health score of 67A South Side Mexican restaurant got a failing score when health inspectors visited in April, and now that business has a new name and new owners.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Thai Restaurant deals with rodent problem
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Thai Restaurant deals with rodent problemA supermarket racked up numerous health code violations during a recent inspection resulting in a low score, while a Thai restaurant continued dealing with a rodent problem.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Fast food fish restaurant netted multiple violations during recent health inspection
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Fast food fish restaurant netted multiple violations during recent health inspectionA fast food restaurant specializing in fish was on the hook for several health code violations following its March health inspection, while other businesses needed to hire pest control and do some cleaning.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Hotel steakhouse had license briefly suspended due to lack of hot water
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Hotel steakhouse had license briefly suspended due to lack of hot waterHealth inspectors temporarily shut down a downtown steak house last month due to a lack of hot water following a routine health inspection.
Bexar County officials continue to see low turnout for updated booster vaccine
Read full article: Bexar County officials continue to see low turnout for updated booster vaccineData from the San Antonio COVID-19 Dashboard shows us that only 15.1 percent of people in Bexar County have the updated booster.
Behind the Kitchen Door: West Side bakery had exterior doors wide open, live roaches inside
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: West Side bakery had exterior doors wide open, live roaches insideA West Side bakery racked up numerous violations during a recent health inspection that found live roaches and exterior doors left wide open.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Health inspector shuts down longtime Chinese restaurant for pests, plumbing problems
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Health inspector shuts down longtime Chinese restaurant for pests, plumbing problemsHealth inspectors recently suspended the license of a longtime Chinese restaurant on Broadway, just north of downtown.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Southside bakery āpermanently closedā following health inspection
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Southside bakery āpermanently closedā following health inspectionA South Side bakery cited for multiple violations by health inspectors decided it was better to close the business than make all the necessary corrections.
Ways to promote a healthy pregnancy, birth
Read full article: Ways to promote a healthy pregnancy, birthHealthy pregnancies and births depend on high quality services, especially to the nationās most vulnerable women and families. Thatās where Healthy Start, a program by the City of San Antonioās Metro Health Department, comes in.
Fiesta Food: Ensuring your favorite dishes are up to code
Read full article: Fiesta Food: Ensuring your favorite dishes are up to codeIn an effort to keep residents safe when eating foods at a place outside their home, the Food Inspection Services Program by City of San Antonio Metro Health works to ensure the maximum protection in food safety.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Roaches, dirty conditions force shutdown of Northwest Side Indian restaurant
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Roaches, dirty conditions force shutdown of Northwest Side Indian restaurantRoaches and dirty conditions inside an Indian restaurant on the Northwest Side gave health inspectors no option but to close the business last month.
Behind the Kitchen Door: West Side Chinese restaurant gets low health score again
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: West Side Chinese restaurant gets low health score againBeijing Express in the 8000 block of Marbach Road on the West Side got a nearly failing score of 70 on its latest health inspection last month.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Checking in on Spring Break hot spots
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Checking in on Spring Break hot spotsBehind the Kitchen Door has pulled the recent inspection reports for dozens of local entertainment establishments and popular attractions that also serve food.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Mini taco business warned to follow rules or face more inspections
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Mini taco business warned to follow rules or face more inspectionsA business specializing in mini tacos recently got a big warning from health inspectors: follow the rules or face continued inspections and fines for repeat violations.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Rodent droppings, improper food cooling lead to low score for Shop-N-Save convenience store
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Rodent droppings, improper food cooling lead to low score for Shop-N-Save convenience storeRodent droppings inside a convenience store, improper cooling procedures and several more violations all added up to a low score for the business.
San Antonio teens create second mental health survey for peers, following up on how theyāre doing
Read full article: San Antonio teens create second mental health survey for peers, following up on how theyāre doingA city survey last year made it crystal clear that teenagers are struggling with their mental health. Now they're following up with a second survey, again written by teens themselves.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Health department temporarily closed NW side Chinese takeout business
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Health department temporarily closed NW side Chinese takeout businessThe San Antonio health department temporarily shut down a Northwest Side Chinese takeout restaurant in January for not having hot water, but that wasnāt the only violation cited by health inspectors last month.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Health inspectors find pests crawling on baked goods in display case
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Health inspectors find pests crawling on baked goods in display caseDuring a recent inspection, health inspectors found some pretty disturbing conditions inside a South Side bakery, including bugs crawling on baked goods inside the display cases.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Rodents, roaches, hazardous chemicals lead to health violations for SA restaurants
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Rodents, roaches, hazardous chemicals lead to health violations for SA restaurantsRecent health inspections of some San Antonio restaurants uncovered all kinds of gross violations -- from rodent droppings and roaches to bottles of hazardous chemicals that have no business being in a restaurant.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Pest infestation leads to suspended license for Asian cuisine restaurant
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Pest infestation leads to suspended license for Asian cuisine restaurantA Northeast Side Asian cuisine restaurant had its license suspended last month after health inspectors found multiple violations, including an infestation of pests.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Trio of Mexican restaurants rack up similar violations
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Trio of Mexican restaurants rack up similar violationsA Trio of Mexican restaurants racked up similar health code violations during recent inspections leading to low scores for the San Antonio food businesses.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Insects found flying inside bakery bread case, crawling on sweets
Read full article: Behind the Kitchen Door: Insects found flying inside bakery bread case, crawling on sweetsRecent health inspection reports revealed a bakery with a roach problem, insects found crawling on bread and sweets in another market and a Chinese buffet with a history of low scores that did even worse when health inspectors recently visited.