The Kitchen by Chef Austin Simmons
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
100
Score
The Kitchen By Chef Austin Simmons, located at 3700 N Terminal Rd in Houston, TX, had a low-risk inspection on December 5, 2025, with a score of 100. No violations were recorded during this most recent inspection. Across four scored inspections, the facility has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Imminent health hazard. ceasing operations and reporting. food establishment did not immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority when an imminent health hazard existed because of an emergency, such as a fire, flood, power outage, sewage water back-flow, extended interruption of electrical or water service, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne disease outbreak, gross unsanitary occurrence or condition or similar event, that might result in the contamination of food, or that might prevent time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food from being held at required temperatures.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(d)(01)a
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(06)
General. cleaning and sanitizing machine not properly installed / not maintained in good repair.
20-21.13(a)
General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.
20-21.17(a)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
70
May 2, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(06)
90
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Sinks. compartment of sink required by this article less than 15 inches in length, 15 inches in width, and 12 inches in depth.
20-21.11(b)
95
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