Nu Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
70
Score
Nu Cafe, located at 9889 Bellaire in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on 2025-09-08. This inspection resulted in seven minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, proper labeling of bulk foods, and the use of hair restraints by food employees. The café has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its three on-record evaluations.
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Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
70
Feb 7, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Feb 22, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Sep 8, 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)
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(a)(06)
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.
20-21.08(f)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Cleaning frequency. equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils not clean to sight and touch.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(13)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.23(g)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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