Break Time

3515 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX 77026

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Break Time has been inspected four times since 2023. Break Time was last inspected on Aug 20, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about eight violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “using chemicals for sanitization”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 21, 2023

Reinspection (002)

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.

20-21.12(g)

General. operator of mobile food unit not complying with additional requirements imposed by the health officer to protect against health hazards. (corrected on site)

20-22(b)

Servicing of mobile food units by commissaries; servicing records. operator of mobile food unit failed to maintain copy of servicing records on the mobile food unit for one year from the date of servicing.

20-22(e)(03)

Dec 12, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

13 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation. (corrected on site)

20-21.02(a)(01)

Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.

20-21.03(c)(02)

Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.

20-21.03(b)(09)

Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.

20-21.04(i)

Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing. (corrected on site)

20-21.05(f)

Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use. (corrected on site)

20-21.10(a)

20-21.12(g)

Prohibited storage area. food equipment / utensils / laundered linens / single-service and single-use articles shall not be stored in locker rooms / toilet rooms / vestibules / garbage rooms / mechanical rooms / under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips / under open stairwells / under other sources of contamination is prohibited except that laundered linens and single-service and single-use articles that are packaged or in a facility such as a cabinet may be stored in a locker room.

20-21.14(d)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink used for purpose other than hand-washing as specified in section 20-21.08(b) of this code. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.

20-21.19(c)

General. operator of mobile food unit not complying with additional requirements imposed by the health officer to protect against health hazards.

20-22(b)

20-22(e)(03)

Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.

20-53(f)

Dec 7, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Sanitation. discharging liquid waste of the mobile food unit while in motion or at operational location. (corrected on site)

20-22(d)(04)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Break Time last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Break Time on file is from Aug 20, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Break Time?

Across the inspection record, “using chemicals for sanitization” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Break Time.

How does Break Time compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Break Time most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.

Has Break Time's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Break Time have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Break Time means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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