State Fare Kitchen & Bar

947 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024

American

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited State Fare Kitchen & Bar three times, with records going back to 2024. State Fare Kitchen & Bar was last inspected on Sep 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

“Hand-washing sink installation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which State Fare Kitchen & Bar's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.

20-21.03(a)(06)

Dispensing utensils. no suitable dispensing utensils provided for employees / consumers during pauses in food preparation / dispensing.

20-21.05(f)

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. (corrected on site)

20-21.11(a)(07)

Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses. (corrected on site)

20-21.11(c)(03)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. (corrected on site)

20-21.19(a)

General. at least 10 foot candles (110 lux) of light not provided at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in walk-in refrigeration units / dry food storage areas / other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.

20-21.24(a)

Mar 4, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

7 minor violations.

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General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.

20-21.03(a)(06)

Dispensing utensils not stored in water at least 135°f (57°c) / water container is not cleaned as often as necessary.

20-21.05(f)(04)

Dispensing utensils not stored with the handle extended out from the food.

20-21.05(f)(01)

Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.

20-21.11(c)(02)

Cleaning frequency. food-contact surfaces of grills, griddles, and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens not cleaned at least once a day; except that this shall not apply to hot oil cooking and hot oil filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified in subsection (f) of this section. the food-contact surfaces of all cooking equipment shall be kept free of crusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.

20-21.11(a)(06)

Toilet room. toilet room not completely enclosed.

20-21.18(c)

Hand-washing sink installation. hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times.

20-21.19(a)

Jul 30, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(10)b

Frequently Asked Questions

When was State Fare Kitchen & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at State Fare Kitchen & Bar on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at State Fare Kitchen & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “hand-washing sink installation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at State Fare Kitchen & Bar.

How does State Fare Kitchen & Bar compare to other restaurants in Houston?

State Fare Kitchen & Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has State Fare Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at State Fare Kitchen & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at State Fare Kitchen & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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