Epicure Bakery & Tea Room
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
74
Score
Epicure Bakery & Tea Room, located at 2005 W Gray in Houston, TX, had a moderate risk inspection on 2025-09-08 with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with food storage height, date marking of ready-to-eat foods, and a failure to inform consumers about the risks of consuming raw or undercooked animal products. Across four scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly low-risk rating.
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Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 12, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
15 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
47
Violations — Sep 8, 2025 Inspection
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Cleaning equipment storage. after use, mops not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls / equipment / supplies.
20-21.28(e)
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