Killen's Barbecue-Gate 42
Last inspected: Dec 27, 2025
86
Score
Killen's Barbecue-Gate 42, located at 7800 Airport Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 27, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations concerning refrigerated storage and date marking of ready-to-eat foods, hair restraints, and general plumbing maintenance. Across three recorded inspections, Killen's Barbecue-Gate 42 has maintained a historical pattern of low-risk assessments.
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Inspection History
Dec 27, 2025
Reinspection (002)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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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”.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
86
Dec 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Reheating for hot holding. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food cooked and then refrigerated not reheated rapidly to the temperature and for the applicable time specified in the third column of table 20-21.04-01 of this code before being served or placed in a hot food storage facility. the temperature of the food must reach the minimum temperature specified in the table within two hours from the removal of the food from refrigeration.
(corrected on site)
20-21.04(f)(01)
Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.
20-21.11(a)(06)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
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)
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)
74
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
95
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