Spec's Liquor #23

5130 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77056
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Spec's Liquor #23 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jul 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after five on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, applicability of article has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

The city-wide average for Houston sits at 87, putting Spec's Liquor #23 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge of the food establishment / mobile food unit not in compliance in accordance with provisions of article ii concerning food storage / food preparation / food display / training of employees in basic food safety principles including allergy awareness / not ensuring that food and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report information regarding health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food / not ensuring written procedures and plans are developed by the food establishment are maintained / implemented. (corrected on site)
20-19(d)
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. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. (corrected on site)
20-21.07(a)(03)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning. (corrected on site)
20-21.20(a)(03)
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.
20-21.23(g)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spec's Liquor #23 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spec's Liquor #23 on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spec's Liquor #23?

Across the inspection record, applicability of article has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Spec's Liquor #23.

How does Spec's Liquor #23 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Spec's Liquor #23 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 87.

Has Spec's Liquor #23's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Spec's Liquor #23 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spec's Liquor #23 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.