South Loop Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
64
Score
Public records show four inspections at South Loop Cafe stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Houston restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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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. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
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)
Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.
20-21.19(b)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
Presence and use, restrictions, conditions of use. poisonous / toxic materials unnecessary for the operation / maintenance of the establishment / cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils / control of insects and rodents are prohibited in the food establishment; provided, this requirement does not apply to packaged poisonous / toxic materials that are for retail sale. restricted use pesticides specified in item (03)c of this subsection shall meet the requirements specified in 40 cfr 152, subpart i, classification of pesticides.
20-21.27(a)(01)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
(corrected on site)
20-53(g)
64
May 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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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)
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
Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.05(f)(01)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
82
Sep 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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)
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
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
86
Dec 26, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation.
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Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. consumer not informed (and no variance granted as specified in item (04)b of this subsection) as specified in item (05) of this subsection that to ensure its safety the food should be cooked as specified under subsection (c)(01) of this section. except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection this applies to a raw animal food, such as raw eggs, raw fish, raw-marinated fish, raw molluscan shellfish, or steak tartare, or a partially cooked food, such as lightly cooked fish, soft cooked eggs, or rare meat other than whole-muscle, intact beef steak as specified in item (03) of this subsection offered for sale upon consumer request or selection in a ready to eat form.
20-21.04(c)(04)a
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Loop Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Loop Cafe on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Loop Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at South Loop Cafe.
How does South Loop Cafe compare to other restaurants in Houston?
South Loop Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.
Has South Loop Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at South Loop Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at South Loop Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is South Loop Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South Loop Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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