[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on December 4 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]

The Austin public health department carried out several health inspections in the area on December 4. Among those, Geraldine’s received low scores following a routine check due to improper food holding temperature and undated food.

Geraldine’s

The report said the establishment failed to post its current food protection manager certificate in a public or clearly visible location.
Screenshot of the violations (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com)
  • When: December 4, 2025
  • Where: 605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701
  • Score: 67

Geraldine’s is an American restaurant and bar serving a Texas-style menu with alcoholic beverages and live music. According to the health inspection report, the restaurant was cited for several violations. They are:

  • The report said the establishment failed to post its current food protection manager certificate in a public or clearly visible location.
  • The restaurant did not ensure employees were properly informed about their responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms.
  • A handwashing sink lacked soap, paper towels, or another approved drying method.
  • The report said a handwashing sink in the bar area was blocked with towels, metal polish, and alcoholic beverages, making it unusable.
  • Shellstock tags were missing the date indicating when the last shellstock was removed.
  • Raw beef was seen stored beside ready-to-eat chicken tenders in the cooler.
  • The report noted that the ice machine had soil or mold due to infrequent cleaning.
  • The soda gun in the bar was not cleaned often enough to prevent syrup buildup.
  • Several TCS foods in the bar area, such as creamers, watermelon, raw eggs, and milk, were held above 41°F for more than four hours.
  • The report said in-house sauces stored in the walk-in cooler were held past their expiration dates.
  • Employee drinks and a purse were seen stored in areas exposed to food preparation.
  • Cooling equipment in the bar and front kitchen was not able to keep food at 41°F or below.
  • Raw meat was observed thawing in a container of standing water.
Dust was seen accumulated on ceiling tiles throughout the facility.
Screenshot of the violations (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com)
  • The report said fruit flies were observed throughout the establishment.
  • Food was stored under a dump sink, exposing it to contamination.
  • The report said clean equipment and linens were not stored at least six inches above the ground.
  • Linens were seen stored under the dump sink.
  • The establishment did not air-dry utensils and equipment after washing.
  • Parchment paper was observed being used to line the inside of cooling units, which is not allowed.
  • The report said cutting boards were worn and could no longer be cleaned.
  • A cracked water pitcher was being used in the kitchen.
  • The vent fans in the walk-in cooler had major dust buildup.
  • The espresso machine tubing and the interior of a cooler were not cleaned frequently enough to prevent debris and liquid accumulation.
  • The women’s or unisex restroom did not have a covered waste container.
  • The report said ceiling tiles in the kitchen were damaged.
  • Dust had accumulated on ceiling tiles throughout the facility.

A detailed report is available online.

Follow-up Inspection

The establishment has 10 business days to address all violations
Screenshot of the reinspection notice (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com)

As per the official report, a reinspection will be required due to the health score being below 70. The establishment has must address all violations, and a reinspection fee is due within 72 hours of the inspection. The report also noted that the official reinspection is scheduled for December 18.