Cafe Canaan
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
61
Score
Cafe Canaan, located at 5803 Bellaire Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 29, 2025. This inspection identified ten minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, labeling of manufactured food, and rapid cooling of time/temperature controlled for safety foods. Historically, Cafe Canaan has had mostly medium-risk inspections across its nine records.
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Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations.
61
May 29, 2025
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
86
May 27, 2025
Complaint (003)
12 minor violations.
55
Mar 1, 2025
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Feb 28, 2025
Reinspection (002)
12 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
55
Sep 18, 2024
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
67
Sep 9, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
55
Feb 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
12 minor violations.
55
Violations — Dec 29, 2025 Inspection
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
20-21.01(b)(06)
Refrigerated storage. rapid cooling temperatures. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cooled from 135°f (57°c) to 70°f (21°c) within 2 hours.
20-21.03(b)(02)a
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
20-21.11(c)(02)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
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)
Removing dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests. dead or trapped birds / insects / rodents / other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents the accumulation or attraction of pests and minimizes exposure to decomposing remains.
20-21.21(d)
Controlling pests, generally. the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence within the physical facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder by routinely inspecting the premises for the evidence of pests.\r\n
20-21.21(a)(02)
Construction. walls, including nonsupporting partitions / wall coverings / ceilings, of walk-in refrigerating units / food preparation areas / food storage areas / food display areas / equipment-washing areas / utensil-washing areas not light-colored / smooth / nonabsorbent / easily cleanable except for ceilings over areas used only for beverage preparation and/or service. concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface except in dry storage areas.
20-21.23(b)
Labeling of materials. containers of poisonous / toxic materials / personal care items not prominently / distinctly labeled according to law for easy identification of contents.
20-21.27(b)
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