The Encore Midtown
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
13
Score
The Encore Midtown, located at 2301 Main St, Houston, TX, had a high-risk inspection on March 20, 2026, with a score of 13. This inspection identified 5 critical, 7 major, and 12 minor violations, including issues with posting the permit and providing adequate handwashing supplies. While this recent inspection indicated several concerns, the facility's historical record shows mostly low-risk scores across its five inspections.
5
Inspections
5
Critical latest
7
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
13
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Violations — Mar 20, 2026 Inspection
Operating without a valid permit
8-301.11(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11(B)
Handwashing sign not posted
6-301.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11(A)(1)(a)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)
Except as specified in subsection (c) of this section, a certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required in food code, §2-101.11 and §2-102.12.
(corrected on site)
TAC-228.31(b)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
(corrected on site)
4-302.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
3-307.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
4-101.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight- fitting and self-closing door
6-202.14
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins
5-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
6-403.11(A)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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