Lenox Barbecue & Catering Service
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
67
Score
Lenox Barbecue & Catering Service, located at 5420 Harrisburg Blvd in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 30, 2025. The inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with dispensing utensil storage, plumbing fixture installation, and the cleaning frequency of nonfood-contact surfaces. Across five scored inspections, the catering service has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Oct 28, 2025
Reinspection (002)
18 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
41
Jun 23, 2025
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations.
64
Feb 25, 2025
Reinspection (002)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Jun 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
17 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
43
Violations — Oct 30, 2025 Inspection
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(01)
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)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
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)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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