Rice University (Baker Inst)

6100 Main, Houston, TX 77005
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Aug 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Rice University (Baker Inst) trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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)
Temperature measuring device, food. food temperature measuring devices accurate to ±02°f in the intended range of use not provided / not used to assure attainment and maintenance of proper internal cooking, holding, or refrigeration temperatures of all time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food if the thermometers are scaled only in fahrenheit. if the thermometers are scaled in celsius or dually scaled, they shall be accurate to ±01°c in the intended range of use. a temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses not provided / not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods, such as meat patties and fish fillets.
20-21.04(i)
Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.
20-21.12(g)
Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.
20-21.19(a)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Sanitation poster not conspicuously posted in area accessible to all employees / not conforming to all requirements.
20-26(c)
74
Dec 11, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rice University (Baker Inst) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rice University (Baker Inst) on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Rice University (Baker Inst) compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Rice University (Baker Inst) most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Rice University (Baker Inst)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rice University (Baker Inst) have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rice University (Baker Inst) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.