Key Middle

4000 Kelley, Houston, TX 77026

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Key Middle five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(01)

Apr 21, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations.

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Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.

20-21.10(m)

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)

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Oct 30, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Toilet room. toilet room not provided with tight-fitting / self-closing / solid doors, which shall be closed except during cleaning or maintenance except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall or stadium-type facilities.

20-21.18(c)

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. (corrected on site)

20-21.21(d)

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 maintained in good repair.

20-21.22(a)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

Jan 29, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.

21-244(b)

Dec 13, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.

21-244(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Key Middle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Key Middle on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Key Middle compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Key Middle most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.

Has Key Middle's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Key Middle have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Key Middle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Key Middle is inspected around two times per year on average.

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